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jeff47

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5. Just to answer a specific question the others missed

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2015, 09:18 PM

Apr 2015

Yes, you can staple the insulation to the floor joists. If you use paper-backed insulation, it'll come with a stretch of paper that is beyond the fiberglass. Staple that to the bottom of the joists. And make sure the paper overlaps the next insulation, so that you have a continuous vapor barrier.

If you can't make it overlap, there are rolls of vapor barrier you can use to cover the wood.

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Anyone an expert on crawlspaces? [View all] LaydeeBug Apr 2015 OP

I would talk to a local building supply house, and older person with experience. NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #1

Those are all great ideas...thank you for them. nt LaydeeBug Apr 2015 #2

Two things pscot Apr 2015 #3

Good advice above.. LunaSea Apr 2015 #4

Just to answer a specific question the others missed jeff47 Apr 2015 #5

How much water gets under there ? Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2015 #6

a-LOT. I have to get new or build a new crawl space cover. LaydeeBug Apr 2015 #7