Finally time to pull the trigger . . . starting on the New (much anticipated) SHOP - Build

[66 Cornpicker]

What is the silver stuff inside on the walls between the studs ? how thick is it ? what's it called ?

 

[Nxcoupe]

And finally . . . the day has arrived . . . Insulation is going into the shop today . . .

Finally - after all the hoops, red tape, and delays . . . it's finally time to get insulation . . .

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This is not typical for me . . . watching the work get done and not doing it myself . . .

More Later . . .

I'm having my attic blown in by a friend's company. I'm not walking those beams in the dark carrying that huge hose. It's not pitch black, but low enough light to add to the danger.

 

[conv67bdere]

What is the silver stuff inside on the walls between the studs ? how thick is it ? what's it called ?

Hey there . . .

The silver stuff in the bays is called Radiant Barrier - it was purchased for Lowe's. It consists of (2) layers of Mylar with a thin
bubble wrap between them - it really does a great job of reducing the amount of heat that can pass through it - have it completely
covering the bottom of all the studs in my attic and the attic will hardly get above 100 degrees ( yes - I've got exhaust fans too )
even on the hottest days down here in North Carolina. My HVAC guy was vising and we went up in the attic - to demo the stuff -
and he was AMAZED at how well it actually worked . . .