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Goofy Insulation Question

Mike T., Swampeast MO
Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928
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Could Insultarp be used on top of an attic floor in an old house? Either alone or perhaps as a carpet pad?

Someone at another forum is looking for ideas that don't involve either removing parts to blow in insulation or adding a insulated false floor on top.

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  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,972
    This is a little...

    ...bit outside my normal area, but might it act as a vapor barrier? Might that cause condensation (read trouble)? Just a thought.

    Yours, Larry
  • Foreman
    Foreman Member Posts: 30
    Vapor barrier

    Vapor barrier (or tarp, in this case) should against the warm side of the floor/ceiling.
  • Uni R
    Uni R Member Posts: 663
    Depends...

    Mike, where's the house?

    We shouldn't automatically assume that it is a "northern" house. If they A/C more than heat then the vapour barrier should be on the outside.
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928


    Not sure where it's located. Will try to find out. Just an odd idea I had.
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