DIY Insulation | Spray Foam Insulation Kit

[@HomeWithStefani]

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[@chubbyninja842]

Home inspector here. Just a quick FYI. One of the risks of using sprayfoam on the inside of a roof is that it seals the inside but not the outside of the roof decking. If your shingles develop a leak, the water won't come into the structure, but it will still wood-rot the roof decking and you won't know it until the roof is ready to collapse. At that point, repair is going to be much more extensive and expensive.

[@nomdeguerre8464]

So, what should be done instead?

[@arbysizdabest622]

@@nomdeguerre8464you should give me your SSN NOW

[@GNARLOUSE]

​@@nomdeguerre8464 she fine, I'm impressed with her skills. Just do regular maintenance on your properties and catch the leak before major damage/ mitigation happens. I have no clue what OP is talking about?

[@pixelupdates7041]

The guy saying he's a home inspector is Right which is why it's so very important to make sure the roof has been installed properly. I use metal roofs only and I leave them for months to make sure that they are water tight

[@kevinstearns2071]

You are also suppose to leave a 1 inch clearance for air movement which was not done, and by not doing this, it can cause issues with the roof plywood and shingles at least here in Illinois that's how they want it. Basically she is starving the attic space of breathing that's also why they check the soffit vents to see if they are clogged in any way. Also our code for wall insulation they don't want the wall insulation paper covering the 2 by 4's face because now drywallers cannot glue their drywall Inspectors are really picky about that as well.

[@bluezhawg2104]

I like how you maintained a clean and tidy work area. If only hired contractors did this. Nice work

[@sandramiramontes4777]

How much time and dedication you put into everything you do, that's why I like your videos, it inspires me and I realize that a woman can do everything, she just needs to want to do it and it can be blessings for you

[@cyberspooky]

Just a quick tip, when you have to do two coats of spray foam it is hard to see if you have missed a spot on the second coat , but if you spray a Guide coat of a water based non gloss black it becomes obvious when you miss a spot , a guide coat is just a light misting coat not full coverage , water based does not off gassing and will not affect the spray foam 👍

[@HomeWithStefani]

Thank you for the tip!

[@crossbow3539]

Foam already has problems down the road with moisture and mold, I’m not sure if would want to trap water base paint in between the foam

[@stuartpringle5185]

As a former professional insulator and spray foamer, you did a great job!

[@HomeWithStefani]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@sooome9294]

You are an inspiration no matter the age you inspire. A tip on you plant. When you see a new leave grow, break it off quickly, that promotes growth on the lower bare stem and eventually you have a plant looking great and it prevents top heaviness which makes the plant tip over. If it gets too tall you can clip the top six inches and grow a new plant. That is where the bottom leaves 🍃 come in handy to camouflage the cut. Happy growing plant mommy.

[@rgrgeorge]

Thank you for your service to our country. Whenever people complain to me about young people (I’m 65) and how no one wants to work, I’m sending them to your You Tube channel. Looking forward to following you workshop project.

[@jerrygibs8120]

Appreciate your sharing. I plan on doing the same thing. Don't have my building yet. Will be about the same size. Still shopping and will need to set up the structure. Thanks again . Your video has been helpful. Blessings to you and family. Stay safe, strong, healthy, discerning and successful. ☝🙏🙌💪👍

[@tonyfromtaos]

Wow. You are so awesome. I was weighing having my garage insulated professionally and you've inspired me to do it myself. I thought you did a great job!

[@mrmotofy]

You really won't save hardly anything. A pro and their liability is preferred.

[@tailwaggindragon]

Great job. Just bought a house and looking for DIY tips. One thing that would make wall insulation job easier and more efficient would be to place the ladder in the middle of 3 rows and tuck the tops of insulation in as far as you can reach safely, leaving the insulation to dangle. Remove the ladder and tuck in the rest of insulation Less trips up and down the ladder means less chances of falls or injury is how I sees it.✌😉

[@Dan-jq8se]

You "Go Girl", absolutely a great job.

[@kelseyteufel4299]

Damn that looks better than half the experienced installers I have working for me. Haha if you ever need a job in Phoenix, AZ you have one! Great job!

[@rachh_bee]

Hey Stefani! I've been watching your videos for years now and I'm so thankful for them! I never get to comment because I'm usually watching videos on tv while doing chores. One day, I will be able to get into woodworking and other projects! Thanks for the continued inspiration. I just wish I could dive into a project now. One day, it'll happen and I can't wait to share the videos with you!

[@HomeWithStefani]

Thank you so much for following along! I hope you can jump into some DIY projects soon 🙌💓

[@travisdiller6879]

Your videos are so awesome! The best diy videos on KZbin in my opinion. I have a short attention span and when videos take forever to get started I lose interest. Great job! You have re-inspired me do do home projects. You go girl!

[@joosepkunder]

This house is already very beautiful.

[@hobsonbeeman7529]

You did a great job, don’t worry about the aesthetics, a contractor sure as hell wouldn’t and it’s all going to be hidden behind the drywall and ceiling finish. A LOT of women could learn a thing or two from you!!!

[@couchpotatoe3204]

A lot of men, too. I did.

[@unclefreddieDied]

great attention to detail! it's gonna be way more comfortable than my house!

[@hammockmonk]

I hired a contractor for this but I think I’ll DIY it next time. Thanks for the inspiration! ❤

[@countmein518]

The plastic that you had on the floor. When you sprayed..you can use it to put up against the walls to cover insulation

[@wickedwinnie]

Looks great Stephanie I learned a bunch. I need to spray insulate my attic, but I live in Florida too so that is a job that will have to wait until winter. I’ll bookmark this video and give it a review before I start. I’m really looking forward to the shiplap on the ceiling video as that is something I would like to do in a few of the rooms in my home and can use all the instruction and tips I can get 🍻

[@1234GOPRO]

If you need more than one froth pak look into getting 10-30 gal drums of chemicals.

[@carlosbecker8759]

Can you send a photo of the application gun and the name of the products to make the foam

[@georgealex19]

Great job!! Gave me a great idea for my garage! Thanks for sharing!

[@JDsModernMartialArts]

I dont know anything about this process but you could have been the pro that showed up to do the job. 😊

[@richardpedersen9189]

THANKS, Stefani!! As always, another great video 👍🍻

[@galas455]

Nicely done Stefani.

[@norcross26]

You make it look so easy lol .. great job

[@michaelbagley9116]

If I had a choice between foam and hemp, I think that I would choose hemp. Good work.

[@joenorthrup1005]

great job. love to see the team work.

[@shannongolden]

Awesome. You did great!

[@gergemall]

Glad to find you.❤

[@johnbonnin5556]

Yeah insulation, what a pain! Good to see you wearing a mask - the fibers are seriously bad to inhale.

[@llew-AZ]

Nice, never thought you could DIY foam insulation. I need to check that product out.

[@scottthompson7916]

Awesome work! Looking forward to the rest!

[@zekenzy6486]

Great Video. Nice Work. Great Job. Thank you for sharing

[@c.j.harrison4078]

Pro tip.....staple the insulation to the side of the stud not the face of the stud. You want sheet rock to stud contact, having insulation paper and or fiberglass between stud and rock can cause issues with loss screws that lead to board movement and screw head pops over time..... great job keep building your skill set.

[@HomeWithStefani]

Thank you for the tip! 🙌

[@woodhonky3890]

When you squish the fiberglass beside each stud to fasten to the side of the stud, you lose some R-value. She was doing it correctly.

[@mrmotofy]

That's normally considered incorrect. The tabs fold out and lay over stud face then staple. Plastic is better though, so use unfaced and plastic

[@yanbaihuzxzxzx]

Cj you are absolutely right.

[@messina19824228]

Is It 100% Non Toxic? I Mean Down The Line Is There A Chance That It Can Cause Health Problems? It Is A Amazing Product For Sure, As Long As It Is Safe . 👍🏻

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Hey Stefani, You just keep amazing me with your hard work and passion. I have learned a lot from you. Thank you for sharing.

[@blakelewis6650]

It actually is pretty! NICE WORK!

[@raycut8]

Good job!!

[@mattbarrett41]

I would have like to see you do a slightly lowered ceiling and a small attic that could breathe. I always hesitate to use spray foam like this. You created a space that cannot breathe at all. Considering you plan on using it for plants, there will be high humidity and no place for it to escape

[@bear42geo]

As a career insulator of 50 years. You did a fantastic job foaming. What foam did you use? Open cell or closed cell.. hard to tell on video. Tip.. do air infiltration..you could of used foam behind all your electrical boxes which would of increased R value behind them. Secondly, you can use a quality caulking to fill electric wiring entrances in the top plate and corners to reduce drafting. Also, run a bead of caulking where all the corner walls meet and seams on your king studs around doors, windows. You might be dry walled by now tho..

[@ChannelOne-1]

Nicely done. I think I would have just spray foamed the walls too. Would have cost a bit more, but you would gain energy savings, strength, and a more quiet space.

[@rightwingfreedom6150]

You already have a vapor barrier on the inside of the exterior walls. Double facing will prevent airflow and trap moisture

[@mrmotofy]

Really should have added a 2x4 to bottom of rafters then sprayed it full. Code normally requires R38 but R50 is recommended. Use unfaced then staple plastic for a better vapor barrier

[@VP411Designs]

What kind of plastic?

[@mrmotofy]

@@VP411Designs Visqueen it may be called, essentially 6mil clear plastic

[@VP411Designs]

@@mrmotofy thank you

[@dennisbesler7074]

As always, Great work!! Watching from WISCO.

[@HomeWithStefani]

Thanks for watching!! 🐄🍻

[@JettaJack]

Hey, great work, Stefani. I’m concerned depending on ultimate use, you may not have enough general lighting. You might want to check before you drywall.

[@Fidel-jodio-Cuba]

Your husband is a lucky man 😊

[@DavidRitko]

That shed is bigger than my living room!

[@bevlove]

Great job! Not fun but so necessary.

[@michaelhiggins2562]

Interesting project!

[@codyschwoch5451]

And my professional field when you’re insulating a structure that the roof is insulated with metal/foam insulation with a sticky back to it like this video has it cancels the two out so just be warned and be warned you are trying to make your structure more insulated because you have a lot of drafts. Make sure to close up the drafts and use clothes cell insulation.

[@demetriuswatson7719]

YOU GO GIIRRLLL❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carlbeaver7112]

Nice job. For only slightly more money you could have built it with 6" top and sill plates then alternated the 2x4 studs in and out to eliminate their thermal transfer.

[@jamesmchugo9422]

Nice job, well done. Do have one question, why only 2 inches of spray foam on the roof? The most that foam will have for R factor is R 10. In my area at least, that’s nowhere near enough insulation. I know this is a shed, but I you’re going to this much effort, why not go all out.

[@robertevans6481]

It looks great.

[@extended_car_warranty3064]

Folks if you’re installing “Batts” at the very least you should be using protective eyewear and a mask.

[@-gina1114]

Hi Stefani, given the fact it gets so hot there where you live, the thought occurred to me you might want to install one of those wall mounted air conditioning units. Maybe you are already planning on doing this?

[@HomeWithStefani]

Yes! Planning on installing a mini split once the drywall is up! 🙌

[@redbloodedamerican7130]

How much of a temperature 🌡 change? Before and after.

[@markcollins457]

The spray foam looks great but I don't see any ventilation above the bottom edge of the scissor trusses.

[@alg4633]

What kind of difference in temperature did it make before and after you added the spray foam and then once you added the batt insulation? Did you notice a difference once the ceiling was done?

[@mrmotofy]

It will be huge difference, cooler in the morning till midday and easier or possible to air condition

[@briantruck2284]

Good question

[@timothymoore2090]

Fiberglass insulation isn’t design to be stapled onto the front of the stud. Only design to be stapled on the inside facing of each stud.

[@gbpg2016]

You did a good job but, what’s the R value on something that is so thin? Doesn’t seem to expand like the stuff the pros use. Seems like using regular insulation that you used on the walls would’ve been better and would have a much higher R value.

[@aerodicus]

I wouldn’t use foam anywhere, (aside from a boat hull) and I just laugh when people ask if I can modify their electrical or plumbing after the fact. It also conceals moisture intrusion issues and doesn’t breathe, allowing wood framing to rot.

[@coppertopjohnson9782]

Well done. This work shed is going to be phenomenal when it is complete. Did you get a ventilation system put in as well? Thanks for sharing. ❤ 🛠

[@HomeWithStefani]

Thank you for watching!! 💓😊

[@VP411Designs]

This was awesome, thank you for sharing! I was curious on few items just wondering but the spray foam you installed, was it a certain depth of it? Like 2" thick and how do you determine what the depth needs to be or recommended to be? Also any reason why you elected not to spray foam the walls also as you did with the ceiling? Lastly do you need to add moisture protection like clear plastic that staples to the stud to keep moisture out? Iv seen few other pro's suggest it in colder climates. Lastly, some people in comments have said it's dangerous to health if the chemicals are not mixed correctly! Can you share if you had to so any chemicals mixing to prepare the spray foam, if any was required. Are you happy with the results? Can you also share the costs, savings you had with this project? Do you have any tips/tricks and suggestions for anyone who is looking into following in your steps? Thanks again for any info is much appreciated!

[@reekreeks]

Nice job. you can see how perv'd us men are by the replay sections spikes

[@tauntlines7712]

Way to dive in and tackle the task, for DIY appears well done, just a question please, don’t you need some ventilation in the air space between ceiling sheet rock and underside of spray foam ? Just seems intuitive would need to breath in that tiny attic space with gable vents each end or a ridge vent , just trapping that air would think could create problems ? Thank you

[@newman9555]

So awesome...

[@kal-el3530]

Hi, I just watched your video. Question: Is there a reason you only choose to do sprayfoam installation on the roof and not the walls?

[@murariufamily]

Probably because of cost. The foam is like 1000 bucks and the batts are much cheaper for the square footage they needed.

[@at20rule]

On the spray foam you said you saved a ton of money, what money did you save or at a minimum how much did it cost. GIVE US SOME INFO!!!

[@TM-jo4wz]

Great job! Are there any negatives using spay foam? What if you need to pull some wire after the fact?

[@eh_bailey]

Your spray foaming looks good, but two inches is not very much for a ceiling. At R6/in that is only R12 and it would be great to get closer to R30. That being said, I recognize this is not a house, but it could save you a lot on utilities. I suppose you could always use batts over the spray (flash-and-batt), but I don't know what your final purpose is for this space. Great batt install btw

[@Trial-N-ErrorFarms-jk9iz]

If they do this for a living, they have an ice vest. I had an air powered air conditioning vest when I was welding in a factory.. And by spraying over that aluminum coating on the ceiling, you negated the radiant insulation that was built in..

[@caseyoliver6665]

So did you leave an air gap? Do you need to with the spray foam?

[@lylewaters6161]

Wow, I’m itchy just watching you insulate. I’m curious on why you selected fiberglass instead of rock wool. I’m currently insulating my attic space and I decided to go with rock wool. At the moment there are 23 comments to this video and woah I totally didn’t expect to see such controversy regarding insulation. I bought the smallest kit of the same spray foam that you used (I bought the 4lb kit) to test. I’m glad that you said that f you stop spraying for more than 30 seconds that it would clog the tip. My kit only came with 2 tips so I’ll need to plan accordingly. In my case I’m planning on spraying a thin (if possible) layer to fill in between spaces in skip sheeting mostly to make it difficult for bugs and stuff to make their home. Then I’ll cover with rock wool. Thanks for the video. Great job and keep the content coming.

[@bucksnortbumblefuk6872]

Is it not code there to put the metal plates on top of the 2x4 stud where your electrical is run through them? Prevents you from putting a screw into the wire.

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

You're asking clowns about building codes... Think about that and get back to me.

[@bucksnortbumblefuk6872]

@Failure_Is_An_Option was more of a statement than a question there princess.

[@jimyeats]

Code is that wire needs to be at least 1-1/4” away from the edge of the stud, as long as that is met then plates are not required per standard national code. Is it a good idea when possible even if the wire is well away? Sure.

[@louisw]

Thanks for also talking about techniques and tools that didn't work. Along those lines, how did you arrive at the decision to use fiberglass on the walls and spray foam on the ceiling vs something like mineral wool? Or spray foam on the walls?

[@mrmotofy]

Sprayfoam on the ceiling eliminates need for roof venting save a lot of time $ and hassles adding vents. Then walls can be whatever. The roof should be an absolute bare minimum of 3 1/2" The goal is R50 preferred

[@twaggs6523]

You are gorgeous and handy....perfect!!!

[@King_TuTT]

SHOULD Have used 2x6 for more insulation value on the house.

[@BSimpson-oh8mm]

Should have sprayed the bays closeset around the windows & doors

[@bsmithremmick]

I would love to know how you did the plumbing and electric work on this shed

[@phildaddy1491l]

Really enjoyed your youthful enthusiasm and neatness in your work. First time I have watched your videos. I don’t like to be negative, but that is nowhere near enough insulation in a ceiling. It is hard to tell exactly how much foam you have, but I am seeing a lot of 2x4” projecting out from the foam which tells me you have nowhere near 31/2” . It wasn’t clear to me how much you were trying to get , I thought you where trying to get 2” with two coats. Anyway 2” would be R13. They used to say Polyiso foam was R7 per inch so I still have that figure in my head as My experience with foam goes back to 1980, yes this product is nothing new. I am a retired remodeling contractor and am currently redoing a master bath in my house 13:43 and have opened up the previously flat ceiling to an open “cathedral” ceiling. I opted to use 2” foam sheets cut down to fit in between the rafters2x8”. And will do three layers to get about R40(39). Yes it is a nightmare amount of work! I was going to use spray but it can occasionally go wrong especially when put in large depths. I also decided I wanted an airspace, as there is now some controversy as to whether no airspace can cause problems down the road with sheathing and shingles. I used 3/4” strips down each side of the rafters to create an airspace below the first sheet of 2” poli foam. One interesting thing to me is to see ( feel) the difference between one and two sheets on a couple spots where I had to remove small sections for plumbing vent. Today I am putting on the third layer, I won’t finish in one day. It is a nightmare amount of work, I am retired though! We used to do this a lot in the early eighties as they only used spray foam for pipes, the first job we used it on walls and ceilings 1987 and yes in hindsight we used nowhere enough. Since your space is for a workshop and not living you should be okay with the amount of foam you used, but it would be better to have more. My neighbor , close friend and former client(I’m retired , not fired) just had a cathedral ceiling insulated with a layer of spray foam then with bats on top that supposedly gives R48, No Venting! I think that is a mistake, but professionals and inspector said it was up to code. Ps how many ceilings hav eI personally fixed that rotted inside out from someone else stuffing fiberglass insulation into open ceiling rafters with nor airspace venting … Two !what a nightmare. And I know there are many more lurking out there. Sorry to write so much…. Ive just experienced a lot. If you are going to stay there for awhile you might want to put in more insulation. I do admire your youthful enthusiasm,good luck! One more thing… set up a scaffold when working it saves a ton of work, even if it is a 2x10 or 12 between two ladders. Better would be a rolling scaffolding with an aluminum walk board, you still have a lot of ceiling and high wall space to do , 13:43 about $600 investment. Sell it when you are done if you won’t use it down the road.

[@krehbein]

Some good points. Have to agree, according to HD who sells this it’s r6.5 for one inch. So maybe r13. 5.5” of rock wool would get you r23. Probably a lot cheaper too. On my office shed, I think I’ll do like you did and use rigid foam with an air gap.

[@davismorehead2494]

Why did you chose spray foam for the ceiling instead of fiberglass. Just curious, thinking of doing my garage. Assume spray foam is more expensive

[@dawnc5797]

Spray foam is super expensive compared to the other kind but is hella easier to install on a ceiling than the other kind. I'll do the same in my shed when I get to that point.

[@robertfrey3607]

I would never use spray foam in a house. Once it is applied...there is no going back. If repairs are needed, in terms of wiring or structural, accessing those areas is impossible. Banks in the UK will not finance a home with spray foam for this reason.

[@PeterLawton]

I don't buy that. Foam is more easily cut than wood so repairs are certainly possible. I could believe that so many flawed installations have occurred in the UK that lenders or insurance companies shy away from SPF homes. But that is not what you said.

[@mrmotofy]

FALSE people rarely have to go in their walls. The foam is very easy to cut out or work with.

[@smplyizzy]

I use the spry foam is open cell? I tried looking it on HD site and it never mention if it is open cell or close cell.

[@benyo4652]

Looks like you did a great job with the spray foam on the ceiling! Why didn't you also do the walls with the spray foam?

[@jwhite4]

I'm guessing cost. Spray foam is R6.44 (~6.5) per inch. She did 2" and bought 600+200 sqrt coverage cans. . From Home Depot, that's $999+$389 -> $1388 for 400sqft of R13. In fiberglass, that's ten 15"x32' rolls. $21.97x10 -> 219.70, over 6x as much for spray! My guess is that while batts would be easy to install in vertical stud bay, they could be a PITA to install horizontally (under the roof). A lot of support rods needed, plus gravity always trying to pull them down. Plus she mentioned just working the spray around the wiring and other protrusions wasn't easy. Trying to install fiberglass batts would have been worse.

[@DJCalimovement]

Hi, were you able to get this permitted under ADU classification? It appears you have done all the necessary work to classify as ADU.

[@CHDean]

2:47 Good technique

[@malloryjohnson6192]

Wow you go girl! Looks fabulous 😍 I was also wondering, do you need to put up drywall where you’re going to do shiplap? Just wondering! 😊 I am always SO happy when I see a new video from you!

[@SM0R3S]

Which spray motion application worked best? Left to right or Up and Down?

[@necomartin2059]

nice video, I'm totally impressed how you insulated the ceiling with foam, can you tell us what kind of r-value you achieved and how much the kit cost ya? thanks a bunch for sharing.

[@mohammedmahmoud8959]

Wonderful work. I want to do this work. Is it possible to know more about the materials used? I live in Egypt and I want to do this. The rain is coming soon and I will be afraid for my children.

[@seanangott-ml7sw]

Fiberglass insulation does not get stapled to the face of the stud. It gets stapled to the inside edge, leaving the face edge of the studs exposed.

[@HomeWithStefani]

According to the manufacturer of this product you can staple the inside edge or the face of the stud! There are benefits to both applications 🙌

[@seanangott-ml7sw]

I’ve only been building homes for 32 years. I’m sure you know more about it than I do.

[@dawnc5797]

​@@seanangott-ml7swI'm sure the manufacturer knows better than any of us. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kleinml]

My understanding has always been that if you intend to glue the drywall to the stud along with screwing it then you need to keep the tabs inside the stud. However if your just screwing the drywall as 99.9% of walls are done, then overlapping is the preferred installation process.

[@gregorystawarz7627]

@@kleinml Except you will get more loose wall board and screw pops when you screw over lapped tabs.

[@kristfur]

When they say 600ft, is that 2 inches? or 1 inch?

[@mrniceguy423]

Why not spray foam the walls, cost or am I missing something?

[@cpkay33]

just watching the batts installed gave me an allergic reaction. i despise fiberglass. how long did it take for the foam smell to go away? i just had my crawl space done and its nauseating

[@Youtubehandle.]

You sprayed over radiant barrier decking.

[@garrettp.5018]

How thing is this spray foam applied? Is it even close to an R38? It looks like 2" of spray foam...

[@scotthornsby4858]

Just out of curiosity, because I’m doing a somewhat similar build, why not just spray foam the entire thing? Is it cost prohibitive? And what R-value did you end up getting out of 2 inches on the ceiling. Thanks!!

[@Jayrod411]

That’s what I was wondering also. Probably a cost issue. Closed cell has an R value of 6.5-7

[@PeterLawton]

Her reply to another comment was that batt insulation is cheaper.

[@mrmotofy]

Add a 2x4 on edge to bottom of rafters then fill it all up with closed you can get near the recommended R50. Codes usually say R38 minimum. Can't get that with 3 1/2" And DIY is rarely much cheaper with Closed cell sprayfoam so just use a contractor

[@scotthornsby4858]

@@mrmotofy that’s exactly what I was thinking. I got a quote for 5.5” of open cell they say it’s an R21. 1600sqft was like $4k but to that in batt was over $2k. Why would I not do spray foam in that case?

[@TengizAdamashvili]

why is the foam not expanding?