Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - remodeling bathroom/kitchen r max?HELP

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jpatz18
01-17-08, 11:31 PM
i am in the process of remodeling my bathroom ( i have a concrete block house) both rooms are against the concrete i have my drywall strips in between is regular insulation (pink stuff) then poly (clear plastic stuff)

Well when i went to home depot they didnt have any insulation without the backing. The guy then told me the way they did it is wrong. he refered me to R MAX. (i think that whats it called) (foil silver on both sides) (i plan on doing my kitchen the same way.)

Now my question is what the best to use? with that r max do i need the clear plastic? any help would be great or another product..


MN_Jay
01-18-08, 06:49 AM
What part of the country are you in? That's going to determine how you insulate and where the vapor barrier goes.

jpatz18
01-18-08, 10:47 PM
palm bay florida


jpatz18
01-19-08, 11:16 PM
please help i want to finish today