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Old 11-30-2020, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NoMo50 View Post
Question: Will adding insulation above the garage and lanai help, or lessen, this situation? We recently bought a new home in TV, and we're considering adding insulation to these areas. Frankly, I was surprised that there was no/little insulation in these areas.
Insulation is only installed to create a heat transfer barrier between a conditioned and an unconditioned space. The garage and the attic above it are both unconditioned spaces, therefore, there is no need to install insulation. Same for the lanai. Adding insulation above the lanai and garage would be a waste of money. Also, I don't think it will do anything to prevent ceiling cracks.