Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - Steel studs, vapor barrier and insulation

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mykeytea
09-27-07, 02:17 PM
I am finishing my basment. I am leaning toward steel studs to make a new perimeter wall to hold insulation which has presented a few challenges.
1) How should I insulate? Fiberglass seems to come in 15:. but as the steel is 'hollow' there would be a gap. What is the solution to this?
2) I was planning on unfaced fiberglass. How do you attach the vapor barrier to the steel?

Thanks!

wgc
10-03-07, 08:56 AM
Any home center should also have (available, if not on display) insulation for steel framing that will give you an exact fit.
Ed Imeduc
10-03-07, 09:45 AM
Down there Id stay with the wood stud an P/T bottom plate.
They have a new insulation set up. With paper back and its friction fit. Look for the new PINK Plus R 13. Id still put a 4 mil poly over it all when its up