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Originally Posted by raymr
The thicker, the better. Modern standards specify 12" of insulation in really cold climates. The R30 I'm putting in is 9" and thats a couple inches above the joists. I'm gonna build raised storage space by making 4x8 sheets with 2x4 runners to place across the joists so I don't compress the insulation.
For the pulldown, I backed it with foam board and stapled a flexible plastic lip around the edges to keep air from going through.
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Thanks, raymr. I'll measure what's up there and go from there. I don't really need storage space, so I don't plan on addding more flooring,( at least as long as I stay single
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