Insulating 2x4 Stud Walls - Basic Tips & Techniques

[@TonyCollumtheHOWTOHERO]

Great video buddy. Another point, for the 2x4 wall the R-13 is the highest you should install. As an inspector I see individuals compressing a higher r value in that cavity. Insulation gets its r value from the little pockets of air between the fibers that hold their temps. Compression of the insulation squeezes out the pockets of air and diminishes the effectiveness. Just like you pointed out, a really effective way to insulate is by using foam and caulk to seal all possible points of air penetration. You did a great job on the install and gave great tips to make the job easier...I hate installing insulation!

[@DarinBeard]

Thanks. I did not know that about R13 being the highest for walls like that. Interesting and excellent info. Thanks for sharing that.

[@shaquillefarrington1310]

@@DarinBeard what if the studs are 24” apart??

[@DarinBeard]

@@shaquillefarrington1310 then you buy insulation made for 24" spaces.

[@TonyCollumtheHOWTOHERO]

@@ChappySinclair yes, although it is not needed. The paper face is just an air barrier

[@billiejohnson9122]

Thank you as I'm a woman now I can follow how you did it. Thanks

[@drap2010]

Nice! Thanks for easy to follow simple tips! Appreciated 👍

[@TipeONegatyve]

Great vid! Thanks!

[@siraldo51]

Thank very helpful cant wait to start my project like you tutorial

[@DarinBeard]

Thank you. I am very glad it helped.

[@mama.sita341]

Nice. Love it

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

Great tips, cant wait to start on my 1 car garage workshop.

[@ProjectGreenfieldSolutions]

Good video

[@Joe-h5d]

Did you ever get to stapling it to the studs? That is an important step

[@bacon81]

Nice video thanks

[@bohhica1]

Good video but how do know how much insulation to by, what’s the formula for that, 12 x 20 x 8 ? Thanks again 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DarinBeard]

I just look at the square footage coverage of each "roll" (or whatever) and calculate what I would need, adding a little for waste. I know that one of these rolls covers four strips on the wall, so I go around the room counting out fours until I get a number of rolls. It actually worked really well and I ended up with the right number.

[@percyvick431]

how many rolls did you have to use?

[@Grayback1973]

Hi, I'm going to be closing up a sunroom that has no insulation at all. I was planning on insulating the 3 walls with r13 but leaving the attic and floor uninsulated. Do you think this will work out ok? I'm going to be using a portable AC-Heater unit that vents to the outside.

[@DarinBeard]

I think you will lose a lot of energy through the ceiling but it'll be better than nothing.

[@Grayback1973]

@@DarinBeard Thanks for the reply:)

[@just8625]

Did you staple the walls

[@DarinBeard]

Mostly no. Friction fit worked fine for most but a couple of spaces were slightly larger causing the insulation to not fit as tight and I used some staples there.

[@deekay4651]

@@DarinBeard i ALWAYS THOUGHT IT WAS MANDATORY TO FLAP THE BROWN OVER AND STAPLE IT

[@DarinBeard]

@@deekay4651 I've never been told that. I only stapled it if it were a little loose and needed it.

[@deekay4651]

@@DarinBeard Good to know, thanks for the info. Just put up some metal beams in my basement and it is even better to find out that you don't need them flapped over and attached as long as they are sturdy.

[@skytrip5273]

That's what I was thinking too.

[@fishroom6457]

I’m framing a small fish room in my shop. There’s about an inch gap between the exterior wall and the room that I’m building. Should I push my insulation in further or just let it sit evenly in the studs that I’m framing in? I don’t know if the empty 1 inch cavity will tank my efficiency?

[@DarinBeard]

I am not 100% sure but I think it'll be ok.

[@tangfeng2169]

Awesome video. Very helpful. Do I need to cover the insulation with a plastic sheet before putting drywall’s? Thanks!

[@DarinBeard]

No. Not in normal circumstances. Thanks.

[@tangfeng2169]

@@DarinBeard Thanks for the prompt response.

[@mikeleone1347]

The paper facing serves the same purpose as the plastic vapor barrier. If he had used unfaced insulation, then he would have needed a plastic vapor barrier.

[@CoreyPizor]

I was told by an insulation company doing an evaluation of my house that they would install fiberglass in the stud cavity, then place a foam insulation board in front of it and seal the whole stud cavity. Any thoughts on this? Thinking about doing it myself instead of paying what they quoted.

[@DarinBeard]

that would just add some extra to it and make it a little more effective.

[@movingpictures2378]

Thanks for the video. However, I don't understand why publishers are compelled to play background music. It adds nothing to the content and is actually distracting.

[@DarinBeard]

I have the exact opposite opinion that videos without music are awkward and feel empty. That's why I add it.

[@Jaco927]

You get a plus won for the bitchin music! I appreciate your video. Most videos about wall insulation are only batts. I used rolls too in my garage and I appreciate the video before I start installation. Thanks!

[@DarinBeard]

Thanks. Very happy if it helped you.

[@raymondgonzalez9095]

What was the area that you cover,and how many rolls did you use?

[@DarinBeard]

I covered about 40 feet of 8 foot wall with 10 or so rolls. Each of those rolls covered 32 square feet. Or four columns floor to ceiling.

[@raymondgonzalez9095]

Darin Beard Thanks for your response.

[@philkingmke]

They're meant for SIXTEEN inch centers, not 15. They're 15" wide but not meant for 15" centers. Nice job though. I'm doing the same for my garage right now. One thing I saw on youtube a while back is the absolute BEST way to cut this stuff...an electric knife. The kind you use to cut the turkey at Thanskgiving. Super easy with the crispest lines you can imagine.

[@DarinBeard]

You are correct. I misspoke and didn't even realize I said that until you said something. Nice tip about the electric knife. Thanks.

[@ThatE46]

Its funny, cause I just did my first set of walls in my living room and i did all them at 16 on center. When he said 15 on center I said in my head "please tell me i did all of them wrong" LOL

[@philkingmke]

@@ThatE46 heart dropped lol

[@fatalitythebeast5831]

How much is usually charged for installation

[@DarinBeard]

I do not know. I've always done it myself

[@guibg7657]

Shouldn't brown side go to outdoor side?.

[@DarinBeard]

No. It goes to the inside.

[@victorscasas1193]

who does 15" on center?

[@DarinBeard]

No one, it was a mis-speak

[@lynnkhosla6277]

This video is helpful, but the loud noise (music?) in the background is immensely distracting when trying to take in new information. Just a tip ...

[@DarinBeard]

actually I agree that the background music was too loud in that video. My mistake when editing. I am learning all the time. Thanks.

[@jimloggin5889]

You mean 16" centers

[@DarinBeard]

Yes, I did mean 16.