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Old 08-27-2025, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Runway48 View Post
I like the idea of gaining some attic storage space at reasonable temperatures so a wider variety of items can be stored there. When you say " we sprayed the ceiling" I assume you mean you sprayed foam insulation between the rafters. Insulating between the rafters can also be done with batt insulation but it has to be done correctly otherwise you run the risk of trapping moisture that could lead to wood rot of rafters and roof. Did you hire a third-party contractor to do the sprayed-on insulation or was it part of a new house construction?
Batt insulation comes with or without an aluminum or paper moisture barrier. If you are concerned about trapping moisture, you can buy batt insulation with no vapor barrier. Spraying insulation does not necessarily mean foam. You can also spray fiberglass insulation above the ceiling, which is actually more common than foam.

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