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Re: Re: O.T. isulation and moister barrier.
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Posted by Fred on December 25, 2003 at 19:27:47 from (66.168.91.91):
In Reply to: Re: O.T. isulation and moister barrier. posted by Ray on December 25, 2003 at 15:56:59:
Sounds like the problem was not the vapor barrier but the lack of venting the attic. You have to allow for air movement in the attic or it will rot the sheeting every time. If the insulation will be close to the sheeting you have to install the baffles to give it room to breathe. The debate over using poly for a vapor barrier has been going on as long as I have been building and that is a long time. They will say to use it then say not to use it but as was said earlier the moisture in the house should be addresed in the kitchen and baths with exaust fans. If you don't you will have problems with or without the poly. If your house has a lot of drafts the moisture is not a problem but the heat bill is. I think the best bet is to use the 4 or 6 mill poly in the walls with nothing but blown in insulation and baffles in the ceiling. I have done it that way for about 20 years now with no problems. Keep in mind vents are the key to a good long lasting shingle roof. Keeps heat and moisture out.
Fred.
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