I added a 3 seasons porch to my existing cottage, but now like it so much I'd like to have year round use. Porch is 8' deep, 32' long, 7:12 pitch open ceiling with 2x6 rafters (16" on center)...connected to anchor on house. Porch just has storm windows on it. I added wiring for 2 6' baseboard heaters. Floors and walls are insulated and finished. How do I insulate in the rafters so there's proper air flow/venting. Is it possible? There is a 1' overhang of end of porch roof.
Porch addition - ceiling insulation
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Wuzzat?
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Insulate heavily and maybe use a Heat Recovery Ventilator? From what I've read, they're touchy.
Using the 10w/sq. ft. rule of thumb your baseboard heat should total 2600w, give or take.
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Using the 10w/sq. ft. rule of thumb your baseboard heat should total 2600w, give or take.
This may come in handy
http://www.degreedays.net/
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nealtw
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I would add 2x3 to the bottom of the rafters to allow 6" insulation and a gap above if you can rework the flashing against the house to make a vent across the top. If not your best bet will be closed cell spray foam. And welcome.
