Right Vs Wrong: Installing Insulation Batts In Exterior Walls - Part One

[@privateundisclosed4448]

Rest in peace, Jimmy!! Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@allmycarsisbroke]

Oh no! So sorry to hear he's no longer with us. I hope his friends and family know there are still people like me who wander in here and find his videos and learn how to do a job the right way. His commitment to quality work will live on for a very long time.

[@jay851038]

Oh no! Does anyone know what happened to Uncle Jimmy? What was the reason for his death? We love you, Uncle Jimmy!

[@georgecneal9935]

0 yo l🎉aa6y

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Been a carpenter and joiner over 30 years and hung my head in shame watching this! However, I love learning and will DEFINITELY DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY FROM NOW ON. TY!

[@jstenberg3192]

Love these 80s videos. The Music, 80s the jeans, the 80s shirt. Love it! Oh wait....this video is from 2012.....

[@Lugenfabrik]

In some parts of the Midwest, the year is still 1987.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

@@Lugenfabrik I grew up close to Granville, Ohio. You're def not wrong

[@daneirish7577]

This is not the eighties pal

[@DUDE72341]

Good better best...scenarios... old homes...it's like a never ending circle of improving...this is a video by a manufacturer!

[@PlanetIscandar]

One of the best videos. Short, simple, and right to the point. Congratulations.

[@privateundisclosed4448]

@Brother Jay it was a demonstration, not a dick! Dont take it so hard!

[@michelleschincke8256]

Great video! I've been watching different insulation videos almost all morning. An awesome presentation with a little dry humor. This is by far the Best one. It shows the way to do it. It's not full of "do it however" comments by the spokesman. It says do it this way. Period. Plus the reasons why to do it this way with proof of heat loss. The "lazy mans way" comment was hilarious. Yes, Inspectors do issue "RED TAGS" for not insulating properly and make the contractor correct it. So if you're a do it yourselfer and WANT to do it like a pro. This short video gives you the baseline skills to do it. The same mistakes that are demonstrated in this production, I did and I redid my insulation thankfully before drywall.

[@miked172]

I like what you did at 7:30. I've seen a lot of videos where people cut in half all the way at the bottom, and tuck the back half behind the wiring and run it all the way down to the floor, then fold the front section over. The way you did it looks much easier and will still work.

[@skipman4735]

I install drywall and stapling the paper over the stud doesn't work if you are using drywall adhesive. The quick batts may install quickly but they sag in walls that experience vibration, like slamming your exterior door. I work behind the installers and insulate alot of things they miss or do incorrectly. Overstuffed, gaps at the tops and bottoms everyday all day. Can't think of 1 I would refer. I've been fixing bad insulation installs for over 30 years. I put a bead of spray foam in each bay all the way around the exterior. It's very easy to do and seals the cavity.

[@ToddSemroc]

Great video! Excellent illustrations showing comparisons of good vs bad installation techniques. Be sure to watch the Part 2 video.

[@petermoylan4024]

Perfect clip raising lots of questions whether we are providing a right kind of insulation to our house or not.Good job.

[@strokerace4765]

This guy is an insulating inspiration

[@jamestroy9625]

I am an electrician, upgraded a 2 gang to a 4, sure glad it wasn’t packed with spray foam which I have never seen done like this before. Thanks for the video.

[@WapTek123]

thank you for featuring EVERY MISTAKE I EVER MADE! now i will just have a cry

[@gregj2647]

A link to part 2 would have been helpful

[@AlexHoffmannAdeotitus]

Thanks for the help. My brother is still probably going to cry when he sees the job i did installing insulation into his house though. You did what you could.

[@frankiefamily]

Watching from Denver Colorado USA,it's very helpful video

[@alularussell778]

Thank you for the video. First time for me and now I feel like I can get to the project with confidence. My issue isn't cold, it's heat. Trade ya anytime.

[@beagleandme]

Exactly why I'm watching this. Oh, the lovely, humid south 🙄

[@pgbetz]

Hi I

[@michaelwalker4416]

"It's safe to say, over kill" great humor man. This guy is cool, would love to have a beer or 12 pack with the man.

[@williammorris3303]

I’ve seen several mistakes that I myself have made. But I always appreciate a learning experience

[@krazyj1957]

We don't have inspection out here in the county but I'd rather do it right anyway. Thanks for the advice.

[@CC-jy4gr]

That's a dope shirt dad.

[@BobutBrody]

I had the same thought - til I remembered that the Pink Panther is Owen Corning's mascot for their pink insulation products This dude is cool either way though

[@colleenmahon1755]

I have an old house with varying widths between the studs. If I have to trim the width of the batts do I trim it to the exact width of the space or add an inch or so? This video was super helpful!

[@randallledbetter4503]

Wow you know all the shortcuts and tricks to save my company a lot of money when I contract some work out. You will make me thousands over the course of a year.

[@Baynes91]

I know this is supposed to be a instructional video and I did learn a few things but this guy had me dying laughing!

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

i was laughing too because i am guilty of all those shortcuts.

[@wigglewigglewiggle7021]

GC for 20 years and I leaned a couple new tricks. Thank you for sharing your tricks of the trade :) Now as your Father... please wear a mask so you dont breath the micro particles of glass. it will get you in the later years

[@tiberiu_nicolae]

For building in most parts of North America, where winter heating conditions predominate, vapor barrier are placed toward the interior, heated side of insulation in the assembly. In humid regions where warm-weather cooling predominates within buildings, the vapor barrier should be located toward the exterior side of insulation. - Edward, Allen. Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods. New York: Wiley 2009 5th edition.

[@smokumquick144]

can you do it either way or both ?

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

@@smokumquick144 dont use a vapor barrier. It traps moisture badly. 30 years building experience.

[@Katwoman4318]

Just what I needed to know. Thank you very much. 🙏♥️🙏

[@alexanderkhojainov3071]

this guy is awesome, like everyone's favorite handy grandpa

[@sandmansimms5704]

do you have to use a specific tape? Was that insulation tape and will duck tape suffice?

[@ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801]

This was a great video learned alot quickly and simply

[@joshuaderstine4133]

Good video. I made almost all those mistakes on the room but our house is small and we have to have windows open when the wood stoves going anyway.

[@atkgrl]

Bill, where do we insulate around fireplaces, old style and prefab wood burning. I have a box type on the outside of the house which is not insulated and the cold pours in. I have pulled the mantel off and there is nothing to stop the cold. How close to the pipe can we get safely? Which insulation? Where exactly.? I have already did exactly what you’ve taught for the whole house and now this is the only area still waiting to be finished. I haven’t even installed drywall yet so please share the knowledge since I have called around and no one knows the answers. Checked code books and insurance companies and no ones the answers. A huge area to be marketed to. The answer is NOT bricking or sealing up the fireplace. So just please provide where to insulated and what insulation...specifics please. Thank you

[@StonecarverKen]

I'm sorry this isn't Bill. This is Ken Allison with IDI. But I will gladly help out. Around a fireplace the first answer is always to defer to the local code official because fire code and life safety trumps everything. That being said, a sure fire way to keep the AHJ/official happy is to stick to products with the highest fire rating. Using silicone to seal all penetrations and then mineral wool/stone wool to fill the cavities is always a safe bet. Another added bonus of this method is the sound attenuation you get when using mineral wool. There are various sealants rated for around the vent pipe, which can then be insulated with mineral wool as well. Thanks so much for the question. If you would like to discuss this further or have other questions please reach out to us at any time. www.idi-insulation.com

[@IDIDistributors]

Thank you so much for your question! You can contact us at [e-mail] if you have any additional questions. Thank you!

[@atkgrl]

IDI Distributors thank you I will send an email. I have already contacted the local codes office and they are unaware of any code or expert in the area I could talk to, so that’s a bust. I do work better with pictures or videos, I’ve already searched the web for any information and seems to be an area with lots of people asking questions but no one answering. Would be a good line of work for an expert to develop especially in the DIY growing communities. Many suggest a fireplace cleaning aka chimney sweep so I called around there too but they only clean. Anyway. Thank you for your response.

[@geraldduhe7660]

If you don’t cover the studs with the paper flap provided doesn’t it make your vapor barrier incomplete?Also by pushing the batts in too staple the sides it looses its R value

[@brucemurray2520]

Facing is a vapor retarder, not a vapor barrier. The small gap isn't significant.

[@nickbruno1363]

It dosent loss any r value. Unless you are trying to fit more r value in a stud rated for lower r

[@jamesobrien8668]

It depends on the building inspector if he wants it stapled or not

[@truthofgod6213]

Residential housing has cavities of 3.5 inch deep. Can this batting be used if the cavity is only 2" deep? How much R value is lost when the batting is compressed in my example above?

[@Tirnipgreen]

Spray foam...closed cell.

[@Wreckz_Tea]

Lol the spray foam... He said "it will certainly do the job". Hell yes man, when in doubt I say just use more spray foam. Thats good advice for just about any situation. There's not a whole lot that spray foam and duct tape won't fix

[@sagarcasual]

What tape do you use to connect the two insulation sections?

[@ecarrykc]

what kind of tape was used on the bats that needed an extra piece?

[@bigislandtinyfootprinteduc8809]

Yes. Love the vibe and info

[@KevinsHeaven]

What kind of tape do you use to maintain vapor barrier?

[@IDIDistributors]

Hi Kevin, thanks for reaching out! The facing on the Batts is designed to provide enough of a vapor barrier to prevent condensation in the wall. Normally tapes are not used when installing faced batts so in this instance we don't recommend using tape to maintain a vapor barrier. If you would like to speak to one of our specialists in more detail about this, feel free to call us at [phone] and ask for Ken Allison or reach out to us online at www.idi-insulation.com/contact/. Thanks!

[@dannyadorno632]

Hi I have a wood shed 12x30 and want to do ceiling and walls how do I determine how much batted insulation is needed

[@mattbradyfit]

Do you need to add a moisture barrier?

[@alhall6219]

Thank you for such a great video! But why did you not show the infrared views of the wrong ways to insulate vs the right ways?

[@michaelmcneffii1912]

A L Hall it’s on part 2. Different video

[@skinnygumbo2700]

What type of tape is the pink one used to seal the gap between two pieces? Is it a special one or any regular tape would do it?

[@tahitinui2010]

Anyone, what kind of tape should be used to connect cut pieces of insulation?

[@DjHousemanSTL]

after you install your installation... do you recommend adding plastic sheeting to cover and better seal

[@josesoto1970]

G. Williams Plastic sheeting isn’t needed if the insulation has the paper like in the vid. If the batts are unfaced, you should add plastic sheeting to the exterior walls.

[@joesee8079]

This advice is climate specific.

[@candlelightbeesgardening]

Is it harmful for someone to be breathing air or sleeping in a room with uncovered walls with fiberglass roll insulation up?

[@ryanroberts2721]

I kept having an issue with my home's exterior osb sheathing warping. After the second contractor installed new osb and Tyvek, I took a peak and could view both the fiberglass shell of the stand up shower and the tub next to it! No vapor barrier and no insulation! The contractor or plumber had installed both to the studs, then installed sheet rock above both. Now I know why the outer osb is warping! My question now: what is the best way to install the proper installation from the exterior of the house once I again have a contractor remove the warped osb for the third time. I understand that this isn't ideal, but the house is only 5 years old, and I really don't want to rip the tub or separated shower, and drywall, out. Thank you.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Have you checked for plumbing leaks?

[@nursingzombie6479]

Best repair is to take it all out and redo. You can hot fix it- but it will continue to give you problems because the vapor barrier isn’t installed. Jigging a vapor barrier around existence will only cause the warping to go into different areas (maybe not seen like inside walls or under subfloor). If cost is an issue- save your tub and shower and just install barrier underneath each separately. You may have good cause with a lawsuit also depending on your state laws.

[@Meatwad.Baggins]

I built the stackable racks at Owen's Corning 🙂

[@I-sed-no]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@IDIDistributors]

We are happy to provide, thanks Chad!

[@herbfromhouston1960]

I every video I watched, I have not heard any person address the method of stapling insulation to inside of studs. To me, stapling to inside of stud breaks the vapor barrier of insulation. And it compresses the insulation along edge of studs.

[@nickbruno1363]

Actually you are more at risk cutting or tearing the vapor barrier when you unfold it to face of stud, not to mention if you face staple dry wallers will rip that shit off and now you are stuck with a shitty insulation job

[@ericvandermeersch6677]

Stapling to the face is the proper way. Inset stapling folds the insulation back and does break the vapor barrier.

[@nickbruno1363]

I've got 10 years of experience hanging wall Batts, I'm certified by Owens Corning and can't get hired by any local companies. I think the bosses are afraid I'll take thier jobs. Also you can tell when somebody dosent k ow what they are talking about when they argue with you saying inset stapling is the wrong way and it has to be faced stapled.

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

Aww, was looking forward to the infrared view but never got it.

[@Sorrel555]

This is old lol, but damn absolutely perfect! 🙏

[@robertlasich747]

Great video. Thanks

[@TomKaren94]

8:40 - not sure that foam job would pass electrical inspection. Excellent video!

[@brokeasdope]

TomKaren94 foam insulation would have taken place after electrical inspection.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Use the fireblock stuff

[@Ojeramup12]

Will these began to sag after a few years? I stapled mine when our house was built.

[@Ojeramup12]

@Jewmenomore Yep K

[@paulknight4336]

Nice video for me as an amateur installer, but still got ithcy just watching

[@Dr-Shlomo-Cohen]

Chad Carlberg HI, I bought an apartment that's made of concrete walls (10 cm blocks). there are no insulation inside or outside. What's the best way insulating it from inside?

[@BradyBasher]

spray foam or polystyrene foam.

[@Dr-Shlomo-Cohen]

Brady Basher And then sheet rock?

[@TheWinniejenkins]

Hi Chad what did you use and how did it work out I have same issue

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

What kind of tape ... thanks!

[@uncle_creepy2743]

Why do we insulate walls, floors and ceilings differently?, some need ventilation some dont even though insulation is the same ie. Fiberglass

[@syed5392]

Mike Holmes says not to insulate the garage wall if the garage is not heated because it will cause mildew. I have a room above my attached garage and it is cold. there is no insulation behind the drywall in garage. What should I do? The room is freakin cold!

[@IDIDistributors]

Syed, Thank you so much for your question. I would start by saying that codes require garage ceilings to be insulated. Garage ceilings are also a critical place for air sealing. Many older homes struggle with air infiltration from the garage and it presents more problems than just comfort. You certainly don’t want carbon monoxide, or any other harmful things seeping in from there. As for insulating the walls of the garage, most people never do unless you spend a lot of time in there for a hobby or some other reason. Please feel free to call with any questions or reach out to us if you would like a referral for a good contractor in your area.

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

@@IDIDistributors mike holmes is a bald bitch that thinks he is the only knowledgeable builder on earth . It absolutely has to be insulated . Its no different than any other exterior wall other than the fire code sheetrock.

[@hgservices5572]

How many Penny’s are saved over the meticulous cutting of slivers vs just stuffing it in there ? Seems like if it takes me 25 years to get $50 I say stuff it

[@josec4058]

what tape are you using? the pink one?

[@HeathifyMyLife]

Can you ever make of I'm your basement a living decent place ?

[@frankiefamily]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@BobBelson]

YES that is what I thought. !!!! I always staple to the face of the 2x4 or 2x6 especially with the R width we are using these days

[@philmarsh3859]

Thanks so much Bill!

[@jamescc2010]

Should I use batts with paper on one side, or ones without paper?

[@raydavies6236]

The paper makes it a lot easier, nothing to staple without it for one and less fiberglass dust too.

[@BIG_AL_ONE]

It depends of how much fiberglass you want to breathe.

[@TailyonDaath]

So my question is, I have studs that are bigger than 15" they are like a inch or two more in some areas. (House was built in 1954.) How do you do that? You should the wrong way, but not the right so was hoping someone could give me a video to watch or what to do? Thanks!

[@adryzasw20]

For the outlet .. my plug is facing the outside and the back part is inside what's the proper way to cover that

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Use acoustic putty

[@bestinsulationservices9329]

Some good advice here! Nice video

[@mrzif0013]

paper goes on to the heat side of the wall?

[@brandon4486]

Link for part 2??

[@JimCoz516]

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[@michaelcrowley9008]

Alright, so where can we see the results?

[@JimCoz516]

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[@coaledhearted1]

I'm installing insulation in my crawl space, Can I fasten insulation with staples through the insulation, not the tabs?

[@IDIDistributors]

It is probably not advisable to staple the fibrous portion of a batt since the bond formed will only be as strong as the binder holding the batt together. You would be better off stapling up some twine, fabric or netting to hold the batts in place. There are also metal batt supports which can be purchased that are cut to fit different joist spacing that can be used for support as well.

[@jays1752]

what kind of tape?

[@MikeAetherial]

Very helpful! I'm just about to start insulating a garage and it has all kinds of irregular spaces.

[@raydavies6236]

Heated garages really rust out cars fast in some areas.

[@stansroka]

Where can I buy that shirt?

[@budgetbuyoutmisc.4916]

Thank you very much i needed your video

[@WRDNK]

Excuse my language but, that is a fucking sick ass Owens Corning shirt my bro.

[@Wilem35]

Thanks Howie!

[@nkel6111]

what kinda tape was that (the pink stuff)?

[@rustymike2000]

Beautiful sweater

[@filter4now]

What are the black tabs on the side for? I always thought they were to staple them to the studs. Is there a special way to use these? (Join each bay together)?

[@MrCJHamill]

In addition to the batt insulation you can also use insulated drywall. Even thought it can be quite thick. Anywhere from 3/4" thick to about 4" thick. So you will lose considerable floor space and ceiling height. You would also eliminate thermal bridging. I would use both the wall batts, correctly fitted like in this video, and the insulated drywall.

[@gmjent5671]

I’ve been in the drywall business for 40 yrs and have never heard of or ever seen insulated DW

[@hoseacrumpleriv5784]

4 inch thick drywall??? wth

[@DarkFlamage]

I've seen Vinyl coated drywall grid ceiling panels, but not what-ever this man is referring to.

[@CarlosSantos-zi7jp]

👍🏼Great job! but don’t forget to wear a mask

[@droptozro]

Haha... that shirt... "Owens Corning Newark"---my grandfather used to work there. He retired from that company there if I remember right.

[@portagepete1]

8:40 that foam can catch fire and burn the house down.

[@nickycoley1]

thanks I learned a lot

[@markfothebeast]

I don't really trust the coated paper face to serve as a vapor barrier. I'd prefer to use unfaced insulation and hang thick poly. Also, if you have a vapor barrier on the exterior of the wall (I've read homes in warmer climates may), you'll want to use unfaced insulation so you're not trapping moisture in the wall.

[@barneygordon2585]

does R-19 work even better?

[@szabojozsef7873]

Hello. Mouse dose not move into this insulation behind walls? And how about mildew? Thank you.

[@Shadowx209]

i have one question, please answer, what if i put it backwards the pink facing sheetrock and paperback facing the wall, what happens? is it still going to insulate good?

[@joekind1]

It is recommend not to have paper facing out to prevent a fire if it's not going to be sheetrocked.

[@conman20000]

Which side is the kraft paper suppose to face inside or outside? I keep getting mixed answers?

[@IDIDistributors]

Conman20000, Thank you for your question on this. This question depends on a couple of things. First it depends on what climate zone you are in or where the property is located. In the south, it is not advised to have a vapor retarder on the back side of the drywall. Warm moist air from outside would enter the wall and be stopped before it could dry to the inside of the room. Just remember, moisture generally travels hot to cold. This means that in the cold northern winter, the moisture inside is looking for a cold surface (like a single pane window) to condense on. This is where we want that vapor retarder on the inside of the wall. The retarder will prevent the moisture from getting into the wall and heading to the coldest spots on the outside of the wall where it can create problems. In the south, the dominant use of air conditioning means walls typically dry to the inside. This south uses far more unfaced batts than faced ones. For more information on this or any of the other products we carry, please reach out to your local branch or at the corporate office. We look forward to helping any way we can.

[@JohnSmendrovac]

Fantastic

[@Gary-cc8oe]

can this prevent the heat from sun coming in?

[@evanwilder4602]

bingo!

[@luisrivera6794]

Nice shirt bro pink panther 👍🏼

[@ER-ci5ut]

Pink Panther was the mascot for Owns Corning. You must be young if you don't know that.

[@Cotronixco]

Flangeless batts cause the seal to be lost. The result is a very leaky house.

[@squashbuckler]

Man, that outfit is very right!