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Hi,
I am insulating an outbuilding I have. I know that traditionally the vapor barrier goes on the "warm in the winter" side and that is how I am handling all the exterior walls.
However, I have 2 twists on this I need help with:
1. The outbuilding will be divided into 2 halves on the main level and separated by a wall. One side will be a garage and the other a workshop. Both will be heated, but to different temperatures. The garage will be kept at just above freezing (35-40 F or 2-4 C) while the shop will generally be kept around 55 F/12 C when I am not using it and around 65-70 F/18-21F when I am in there or need the extra heat. So which side does the vapor barrier go on?
2. There is also a loft that I want to turn into a "guest house". It is above both the garage and the shop. Most of the time it will be keep it just above freezing so the pipes don't freeze, however when someone is staying there it will be whatever temperature is comfortable for them. Which side does the vapor barrier go on in this case?
These ones have me puzzled. Any help would be great.
Alan
I am insulating an outbuilding I have. I know that traditionally the vapor barrier goes on the "warm in the winter" side and that is how I am handling all the exterior walls.
However, I have 2 twists on this I need help with:
1. The outbuilding will be divided into 2 halves on the main level and separated by a wall. One side will be a garage and the other a workshop. Both will be heated, but to different temperatures. The garage will be kept at just above freezing (35-40 F or 2-4 C) while the shop will generally be kept around 55 F/12 C when I am not using it and around 65-70 F/18-21F when I am in there or need the extra heat. So which side does the vapor barrier go on?
2. There is also a loft that I want to turn into a "guest house". It is above both the garage and the shop. Most of the time it will be keep it just above freezing so the pipes don't freeze, however when someone is staying there it will be whatever temperature is comfortable for them. Which side does the vapor barrier go on in this case?
These ones have me puzzled. Any help would be great.
Alan
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