Installing the rigid foam insulation was more carpentry than insulation.
How to install furring strips in attic.
I found some 5 fine thread screws that could work.
Does this seem like a viable solution.
In order to get a fairly snug fit we cut compound angels and had to dry fit the pieces several times before they were right.
This is a short video of furring strips being installed over tyvek attic wrap to create ventilation.
Thanks for watching insulation and ceiling furring strips in the jarleifhouse garage getting the garage furring strips installed in the basement to ready.
We were to insulate add a perimeter knee wall install drywall new electrical and.
How to attach furring strips to your ceiling.
Locate the ceiling joists using a stud finder if you re furring out an existing ceiling and pop a chalk line lengthwise over the center.
Secure the insulation with nails using furring strips to hold it against the edge of the sill.
On the surface the design for this attic space was typical.
Cut the insulation to run from the top of the stringer joists the joists that run parallel to the floor joists and extend 2 feet onto the floor.
Instead of 2x2 s what if i use 1x2 furring strips and rip foam to 3 strips.
Starting at one end of your attic install our ultima foil breathable radiant barrier over across attic floor joists plywood decking or existing insulation.
Calculate the size and spacing needed for the furring strips.
Butt the top end of the insulation against the subfloor and nail or staple it to the stringer joists.
If you are finishing a basement then chances.
Use a stick 1 4 furring strip with nail in the end works well to help push the barrier into the tight spaces of your attic.
If you plan on stapling ceiling tiles which are generally 12 inches square to the strips install the furring strips every 12 inches.
Dana taking it a step further.