Vaulted ceiling insulation

12-10-2007, 03:47 PM	#1
1K2GO Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15	Vaulted ceiling insulation New Construction. I have a vaulted ceiling that is 4.2/12 pitch. Is it ok to use blown in cellulose at this pitch or will the insulation eventually slide down towards the eves? Thanks

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12-10-2007, 05:48 PM	#2
AtlanticWBConst. Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler     Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 7,554	Vaulted ceiling insulation You should consider batt insulation of spray foam. __________________ - Build Well - Last edited by AtlanticWBConst.; 12-10-2007 at 05:52 PM.

12-10-2007, 06:38 PM	#3
Cole Mod / ArchiBuilder     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 263	Vaulted ceiling insulation Quote: Originally Posted by AtlanticWBConst. You should consider batt insulation of spray foam. I agree. Your pitch is not steep, but I would over kill the area and go with spray foam!

12-10-2007, 06:43 PM	#4
joasis General Contractor     Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 868	Vaulted ceiling insulation You can have it blown, and it won't slide. Foam of course is great, but if cost is a factor, go with cellulose. You can have the installer shoot it wet and it will "stick" and not go anywhere. __________________ Ladwig Construction Hennessey, Oklahoma 405 853 1563