Drywall sucks... insulation sucks more

carwash · 03-09-2010, 12:46 AM

So, better late than never, should have done this about september or october of last year, but you never think to do anything ahead of time, right?

Did vapor barrier, drywall, and about 12" of rolled in batt insulation. Should be about an R50 rating with as thick and doubled/triple layered as i did it... Keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Picked up a Dayton propane forced air unit last week (from Hodgie). Should keep it toasty in there.

Plans of course to do the walls, but I'm too damn busy right now to tear stuff away from the wall to do it. Took me a full weekend plus today with the help of Jwend and his guy Joe, and Dave to get it done. And by "help" i mean they really did it all, and i stood around and drank beer and swept the floors.

Oh yeah, fock insulation... I hate it. I'm still coughing up blood, even with wearing respirator, goggles, etc... The stuff is like Kirby's mom..., can't get her off of me.

gothodgie · 03-09-2010, 01:46 AM

looks good Mike...

yellowjacket · 03-09-2010, 08:20 AM

at least you dont live in california. its known to cause cancer there!

itbrokeagain · 03-09-2010, 08:42 AM

I know its too late and would have been very expensive but plywood would have been nice. Always something to attach to.

HumminNBoatin · 03-09-2010, 02:44 PM

Nice work guys.

Makes for a perfect man cave.

carwash · 03-09-2010, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

I know its too late and would have been very expensive but plywood would have been nice. Always something to attach to.

I have a truss every 24", plenty to attach to.

jwend · 03-09-2010, 10:01 PM

you have trusses ever 22 23 26 25 27 21 28 26 27 24 24 25 29 25 1/2 23 24 plenty too screw too though! shop is going to be awesome when we are done!

mckeddie · 03-09-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash

... The stuff is like Kirby's mom..., can't get her off of me.

now that's funny shiat right there.

MrShoeBoy · 03-09-2010, 10:42 PM

Did you look at the blown in fiber insulation? I did 500sqft in my attic for just under $200 with the machine rental from Home Depot. I think 20" was somewhere around the R30 range. It was stupid easy and limited contact, just point and spray. Made a HUGE difference!

AARON

carwash · 03-10-2010, 12:27 AM

Ive got way less than that in all my insulation, got a great deal on a ton of used 6 and 9 inch batts.... it's double and triple layered, should net me about R80 or so i guess, hahhhh.

03-09-2010, 12:46 AM	#1
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Drywall sucks... insulation sucks more So, better late than never, should have done this about september or october of last year, but you never think to do anything ahead of time, right? Did vapor barrier, drywall, and about 12" of rolled in batt insulation. Should be about an R50 rating with as thick and doubled/triple layered as i did it... Keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Picked up a Dayton propane forced air unit last week (from Hodgie). Should keep it toasty in there. Plans of course to do the walls, but I'm too damn busy right now to tear stuff away from the wall to do it. Took me a full weekend plus today with the help of Jwend and his guy Joe, and Dave to get it done. And by "help" i mean they really did it all, and i stood around and drank beer and swept the floors. Oh yeah, fock insulation... I hate it. I'm still coughing up blood, even with wearing respirator, goggles, etc... The stuff is like Kirby's mom..., can't get her off of me. __________________

03-09-2010, 01:46 AM	#2
gothodgie Join Date: May 2009 Location: loveland Posts: 843 Images: 49	looks good Mike... __________________ chris hodges 96 fzj80 3x locked, 4"lift, 37s, homebrew sliders and bumpers,a work in progress 71 fj55, SOA, locked...The jungle bus... retired

03-09-2010, 08:42 AM	#4
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	I know its too late and would have been very expensive but plywood would have been nice. Always something to attach to. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

03-09-2010, 02:44 PM	#5
HumminNBoatin Like Nothing Else Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 109	Nice work guys. Makes for a perfect man cave. __________________ The Hummer Club Inc. Director - Events Planning/Ambassador Program Eric@TheHummerClubInc.com www.thehummerclubinc.com

03-09-2010, 10:01 PM	#7
jwend Did I offend you? Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Independence, ky Posts: 544	you have trusses ever 22 23 26 25 27 21 28 26 27 24 24 25 29 25 1/2 23 24 plenty too screw too though! shop is going to be awesome when we are done! __________________ Dont look @ me in that tone of voice or I WILL PUNCH YOU IN THE SHIRT! :mad:

03-09-2010, 08:20 AM	#3
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	at least you dont live in california. its known to cause cancer there!

03-09-2010, 10:42 PM	#9
MrShoeBoy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 120	Did you look at the blown in fiber insulation? I did 500sqft in my attic for just under $200 with the machine rental from Home Depot. I think 20" was somewhere around the R30 range. It was stupid easy and limited contact, just point and spray. Made a HUGE difference! AARON __________________ 91 MJ Under construction

03-10-2010, 12:27 AM	#10
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Ive got way less than that in all my insulation, got a great deal on a ton of used 6 and 9 inch batts.... it's double and triple layered, should net me about R80 or so i guess, hahhhh. __________________