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It is tar right now but come spring it is getting replaced, not sure what the contractor will use, I'm waiting to here back from him.

I thought about lowering the ceiling, but I'd have to lower it quite a bit, and with it being a living room, I'd rather not. There isn't any mold or wood rot on the sheathing or the joists, which lead me to think it will be ok. The previous owners had blown in insulation with paneling for the...

Thanks for the input. Sounds like the best way to do it is to NOT leave space between the insulation and the sheathing..I'm just worried about condensation, moisture, mold, etc. if I had room above the sheathing, I'd lay down some foam board but unfortunately I don't.

Thanks for the quick reply. I have done a little more research and you're right, I will definitely seal it off between sides. The ceiling joists above the side without living space above is only 5.5" (2x6's). It is unvented, and that same side is only about 180 square feet..maybe I'm worrying...

Hey all, new home buyer, so I am new to this forum. Sorry if I missed a similar article, but I am stumped. Half of my living room is under other living space like the master bedroom, the other half is not (exposed to outside air). A steel beam supports the floor above one side below living...