Awesome video. I'm a senior who has been finishing my basement. The project is in year 2 and progressing well. The tips for bat insulation were great, especially the splitting behind wire, shaping around outlets, filling holes in studs from wire pass throughs, taping and how to staple. fantastic tips that I didn't know. Thanks
Currently starting to set up my own hangout area in my garage. Putting up insulation and drywall in there but, I’ve never done either before. Sat down and watched this for tips and a beginner’s how to of sorts. Worked perfect for me and is a great video for novice people like myself! Will definitely be checking out more videos to help me along the way!
I really learned a lot from these guys about putting in insulation. It’s something I’ve never done before, but I’m willing to learn and I’m gonna do it by myself.. thanks for the help
Thank you soo much #Winter Warrior. These are excellent demonstrations for installation of insulation on ceiling and walls in your home. Our homes are our Castles 2024 and BEYOND...FOREVER...
Finally someone spilts around wire, great technique! I know its not needed but I tend to foam around the elec box just a obsessive thing lol. Great video.
Im remodeling my house. I needed to learn how to set up the insulation on the walls and roof. Thank you for your advice and I see, it's easy to install the insulation. I'll do it for myself because i was waiting for my brothers to do it. Thank you again.
Thank you fellas for demonstrating on how to insulate both walls and ceilings. I have to do this this weekend as because of old ceiling insulation we are getting condensation and black mould (🤢) on the ceiling and walls in that back bedroom.
Thank you! I’m going to try this on my own in a shed conversion.. this was very helpful. It will be my first time doing something like this and on my own. I thought to hire people but it was way more then I can afford. Thank you!! Hope I am entered into the raffle as well for the $100 because I could really use it right now .. blessings
Thank you for the great tips. I have watched quite a few videos and I think I am finally ready to handle this job. Putting insulation up on my She Shed. Girl Power!
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Just as I was puzzling about how to fit insulation around the joists and electrical boxes and wires in my garage, along comes your video. Didn't know what to buy, that you could cut it to fit, that you stapled it in, nothing, so this video was awesome. Thanks much! If you ever address the challenge of trying to insulate around a garage door with the automatic garage door already installed, I'll be sure to be in the audience.
+Valdene Ortiz very happy to help!! If you have any questions please let me know. You might also like our private Facebook group because you can post pictures and get answers pretty quick. It's totally free and a really nice group of people :D facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/
One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/
Thats a very good video. I was not overwhelmed at all and am more confident about doing this to my outside laundry room. So thank you for keeping it simple and being clear on the how to threw and threw.
I am a great fan of You Tube and was very pleased to see this video regarding how to insulate Walls and especially the ceiling. The sound and verbiage were perfect. The sequence was well performed and especially of interest was the JM product and R factor. Thank you very much and now I can go to my local Lowes with knowledge of what to ask for and how to install the same. I am a true fan and thanks. With confidence I will be looking for the next phase of finishing my building.
If you staple inside the stud you end up compacting the insulation around the edges which lowers the R-value. You need the insulation to fully fill the cavity in order to maintain it's full R-value. Staple on the outside of the stud, it's the way to go. If there's a staple sticking out, pull it out and staple again or use a hammer to sink it in.
I could give you some based on your region? My family runs a small insulation business. What're you planning to do? Ceilings? Walls? Vapor barrier? Caulking? Codes vary state by state. I live in Ontario, Canada so we're quiet extreme with building codes
Thank you for this video! Im looking to insulate my ground floor cold room and i have one row of 8"blocks on the floor and then a wood frame made by 1.5*5.5" studs!! So i have a 1 row of blocks on the ground that's thicker than the frame by 2.5 inches towards the inside of the room. Any idea what to do with this difference with thickness? how to insulate?
Very clear instructions and demonstration. I feel pretty confident that I can do this project myself, in my new place, which presently has no insulation (or drywall) upstairs. I'm going to need it because I live in Maine. Thank you!
Why would there be "no" insulation in your new home? Did you buy an unfinished home, building yourself, or the builders did not insulate? I purchased a 32' School Bus that they didn't take the time to insulate in "Missouri" (where it snows in the winter! Fortunately, I am in Los Angeles, and staying here until this bus is fully insulated)... Which I find kind of odd, and stupid... When you're taking the time to convert to a RV. So, I'm trying to go back and open up the walls & insulate myself (definitely not as easy as it would've been, when they originally put up the walls). And, I want to do the ceiling as well... I'm a female doing this project on my own 😊 Christina
I’m using johns Manville I’m doing it all myself! Ceilings only after hurricane damage! I find it great for keeping temp comfortable! I did tape the seams with insulation tape! Wiring in the ceiling and pipes are a pain but 🤷🏻♀️ definitely tiring! 64 yr old female here and if I can do it so can you! The cost was to be 13,000 by a pro but I’d have to remove all my furniture myself .. NOOOO I may complete the job for $7,000 including my 3 car garage! R38! It did have R19 in Florida! Next is drywall 🙏
Do you still put up a plastic vapor barrier over that insulation? I wouldn't think you need it because of the kraft paper but I have been told it is needed.
Oooooh! Just saw this video..hope I can still win! Just bought our first house and am getting ready to fix up a new art studio... I first need to do the installation!
Hey guys! I know this video it was made 3 years ago, but I do have to say that I haven't found one video like this one on youtube. Great info! Thanks a lot
Quick question, you didn’t install a vapor Barrier because the paper on the outside on the installation acts as the vapor barrier already right? If I’m wrong then please explain. I’d gratefully appreciate it.
Thank you for sharing this video. I need to have a building code inspector check my insulation install. Your tips looked really professional. I'm sure I'll be fine.
My husband and I are building a retirement cabin in Wisconsin. Having trouble finding someone to insulate. After watching this, I actually think I could do it myself! Thanks!
My brick house was built in the mid 50's. The bedrooms on the northeast and southeast corners are very cold in the winter. There are plaster/lathe walls. Should there be insulation in the walls? If yes, could it have fallen apart ? Could you please show me what to look for and how to fix the problem.
Is there a way to buy double faced insulation, meaning faced on both sides? We have radiant coated plywood on the inside of the Tuff Shed we got and the Tuff Shed installer said the radiant barrier doesn't breathe like regular plywood and creates moisture. He told us to use the faced / paper side facing the radiant barrier which is the opposite of what is shown in this video. Also, if it's not double faced, then It will be pretty open on the soft side and hopefully not falling around, would that be ok?
Going to be doing this to a room in a newly purchased house myself, thanks for the video. However one question : shouldn't you also be installing vapour barriers on those outlet boxes? That seems like it would do a better job and depending on your location could be required to pass inspection.
@@animallovefest143 basically a piece of plastic that fits over the device box like a glove. It prevents diffusion from the cold air and the back of the box which will make for a cold, drafty outlet.
@@animallovefest143 absolutely I just checked my local Home Depot's website and they have them. If you live in some place like Arizona you maybe don't need them but to me it's a $1 piece of plastic, why cheap out on your house?
Great video, but how do you know how much insulation to order? I have a shed 12 x 20 with 8 ft wall, so is it 12x20= 240 x8= 1920 sq. ft or what? Thank you ,first time installer. Keep up with the great videos, and stay safe !👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hi, I'm going to be closing up a sunroom that has no insulation at all. I was planning on insulating the 3 walls with r13 but leaving the attic and floor uninsulated. Do you think this will work out ok? I'm going to be using a portable AC-Heater unit that vents to the outside.
5 years later and people like me are still finding use in this thanks guys!
7 years for me
8 years
Beat me to it, sort of- 8 years later.😅
@@jaredm730 😂😂
Awesome video. I'm a senior who has been finishing my basement. The project is in year 2 and progressing well. The tips for bat insulation were great, especially the splitting behind wire, shaping around outlets, filling holes in studs from wire pass throughs, taping and how to staple. fantastic tips that I didn't know. Thanks
Honestly, I trust anyone who is talking about home renos if they have a beard and plaid shirt
lol thank you 🙏🏼
HONESTLY YOU ARE RIDICULOUS THAT IS A VERY POOR JOB , BAD JOB 2 ON 10
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Agreed! 😌
@@IMAPROUDCANADIAN Why is it a bad job?
Currently starting to set up my own hangout area in my garage. Putting up insulation and drywall in there but, I’ve never done either before. Sat down and watched this for tips and a beginner’s how to of sorts. Worked perfect for me and is a great video for novice people like myself! Will definitely be checking out more videos to help me along the way!
I really learned a lot from these guys about putting in insulation. It’s something I’ve never done before, but I’m willing to learn and I’m gonna do it by myself.. thanks for the help
I liked seeing the insulation puff up.
Thanks!
Getting ready to insulate my detached garage- thanks for all the tips, this video like all your other ones are very helpful!
Thank you soo much #Winter Warrior. These are excellent demonstrations for installation of insulation on ceiling and walls in your home. Our homes are our Castles 2024 and BEYOND...FOREVER...
Finally someone spilts around wire, great technique! I know its not needed but I tend to foam around the elec box just a obsessive thing lol. Great video.
Spray foam??
Im remodeling my house. I needed to learn how to set up the insulation on the walls and roof. Thank you for your advice and I see, it's easy to install the insulation. I'll do it for myself because i was waiting for my brothers to do it. Thank you again.
Thank you fellas for demonstrating on how to insulate both walls and ceilings. I have to do this this weekend as because of old ceiling insulation we are getting condensation and black mould (🤢) on the ceiling and walls in that back bedroom.
Thank you , I was trying to figure out what side of the insulation should face outward
my name is Faisal Khan. very nice job i learned from you guys how to insulate now. i am going to do it in my house thank you. for the video.
This confirms what I need for my up coming addition. Thx.
Thank you! I’m going to try this on my own in a shed conversion.. this was very helpful. It will be my first time doing something like this and on my own. I thought to hire people but it was way more then I can afford. Thank you!! Hope I am entered into the raffle as well for the $100 because I could really use it right now .. blessings
Good video.
This was very helpful. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Great show. At first I was intimidated. After watching you .I feel that I can do it. Thank you.😅
Thank you for the great tips. I have watched quite a few videos and I think I am finally ready to handle this job. Putting insulation up on my She Shed. Girl Power!
One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/
Great video! Loved that you had the little ones involved to star the program...
Just as I was puzzling about how to fit insulation around the joists and electrical boxes and wires in my garage, along comes your video. Didn't know what to buy, that you could cut it to fit, that you stapled it in, nothing, so this video was awesome. Thanks much! If you ever address the challenge of trying to insulate around a garage door with the automatic garage door already installed, I'll be sure to be in the audience.
+Valdene Ortiz very happy to help!! If you have any questions please let me know. You might also like our private Facebook group because you can post pictures and get answers pretty quick. It's totally free and a really nice group of people :D
facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/
This is the best video on insulation installation I've found. Thank you!
One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/
Thats a very good video. I was not overwhelmed at all and am more confident about doing this to my outside laundry room. So thank you for keeping it simple and being clear on the how to threw and threw.
Great Video. I thought it was going to be a difficult job, but after watching the video I had enough confidence to do it myself! Thanks!😊
Thanks for the video it help me alot on how to install insalation for my water well room .
Good video I'm wondering if using baffles under the insulation wound help air flow in ceiling
9:32 enjoyed watching gonna try to do this myself!
Thank you…. I now can put in insulation correctly
This was very helpful. Thank you guys! We’re getting ready to insulate our basement; wish us luck! Haha
I am a great fan of You Tube and was very pleased to see this video regarding how to insulate Walls and especially the ceiling. The sound and verbiage were perfect. The sequence was well performed and especially of interest was the JM product and R factor. Thank you very much and now I can go to my local Lowes with knowledge of what to ask for and how to install the same. I am a true fan and thanks. With confidence I will be looking for the next phase of finishing my building.
With the help of your video, I think I can do this. Thank you!! -LF
If you staple inside the stud you end up compacting the insulation around the edges which lowers the R-value. You need the insulation to fully fill the cavity in order to maintain it's full R-value. Staple on the outside of the stud, it's the way to go. If there's a staple sticking out, pull it out and staple again or use a hammer to sink it in.
Any more tips for someone who's never put up insulation? Have an upcoming project
I could give you some based on your region? My family runs a small insulation business. What're you planning to do? Ceilings? Walls? Vapor barrier? Caulking? Codes vary state by state. I live in Ontario, Canada so we're quiet extreme with building codes
@@jq7323 Wize ass ! This comment is 100% accurate !
@@RT-tn4ry ?
I think mine in Florida were stapled inside! Maybe because drywall needs to be flush on the ceiling!
Thank you for the good tips. I loved the refresher.
Very informative. Thanks
Thank you 🙏🏼
Great video. My wife and I can't wait to get started insulating our addition. Thank you!
Staple to the outside edge of the stud. Tap staples down with a hammer. Much more insulation that way.
Literally the only vid with everything!
thank you, hopefully it helps out
It looks pretty simple. I need to have a small room insulated before winter. thanks for showing me how.
Thank you for this video. It is very thorough. We just had pipes burst in Texas and need to install the insulation that was torn out.
really nice video guys... Thumbs Up!
Thank you for this video! Im looking to insulate my ground floor cold room and i have one row of 8"blocks on the floor and then a wood frame made by 1.5*5.5" studs!! So i have a 1 row of blocks on the ground that's thicker than the frame by 2.5 inches towards the inside of the room. Any idea what to do with this difference with thickness? how to insulate?
Can you install an additional vapor barrier over the insulation before dry wall?
I have insulated hundreds of homes this is by far one of the best types very good video
Great tutorial video!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Nice and simple directions
Thanks for the great info and for making this look like it’s manageable. 😊
This was really helpful. Thanks for taking time to do this. Best install video Ive seen so far.
Very clear instructions and demonstration. I feel pretty confident that I can do this project myself, in my new place, which presently has no insulation (or drywall) upstairs. I'm going to need it because I live in Maine. Thank you!
Why would there be "no" insulation in your new home? Did you buy an unfinished home, building yourself, or the builders did not insulate?
I purchased a 32' School Bus that they didn't take the time to insulate in "Missouri" (where it snows in the winter! Fortunately, I am in Los Angeles, and staying here until this bus is fully insulated)... Which I find kind of odd, and stupid... When you're taking the time to convert to a RV. So, I'm trying to go back and open up the walls & insulate myself (definitely not as easy as it would've been, when they originally put up the walls). And, I want to do the ceiling as well... I'm a female doing this project on my own 😊 Christina
Thnx. Good idea I’m fixing to do an add on room
Pittsburgh!!! So glad I stumbled upon this video! First time home buyer in Pittsburgh, here! Thank you!
looks good guys, thanks for sharing, helpful...so I take it you don't need to put a plastic vapor barrier on after with this product?
I was wondering the same!
Having secured the wiring with caulk, what if you ever need to fish or replace the wire?
now in 2022 I can use this video to give me courage to insulate a wall in my home ! Maybe my son will help ...Im sure he will ...
Insightful. Thanks!
This was very helpful. I am doing my basement.
Thank you for this great video! I will be trying to insulate my home all by myself, but this is so helpful!
Very helpful. Thanks
I’m using johns Manville I’m doing it all myself! Ceilings only after hurricane damage! I find it great for keeping temp comfortable! I did tape the seams with insulation tape!
Wiring in the ceiling and pipes are a pain but 🤷🏻♀️ definitely tiring! 64 yr old female here and if I can do it so can you! The cost was to be 13,000 by a pro but I’d have to remove all my furniture myself .. NOOOO I may complete the job for $7,000 including my 3 car garage! R38! It did have R19 in Florida! Next is drywall 🙏
😎 thanks brothers for this great tutorial !!!! You save me a lot of money
Great information!
Do you have any tutorial on installing rigid foam board?
Do you still put up a plastic vapor barrier over that insulation? I wouldn't think you need it because of the kraft paper but I have been told it is needed.
Great information! Thanks!
Good over-view and would like to know if you plan on doing anything with the upper area in the ceiling for insulation?
Oooooh! Just saw this video..hope I can still win! Just bought our first house and am getting ready to fix up a new art studio... I first need to do the installation!
Was very informative.
you made it look so easy. how's the ventilation above the insulation?
Well done ,you make this look so easy.Wish you lecture a bit re R values
Hey guys! I know this video it was made 3 years ago, but I do have to say that I haven't found one video like this one on youtube. Great info! Thanks a lot
Thank you for this video. I was trying to learn how to insulate my home to save some money. Thank you again! Great tips.
Thanks for the refresher course. Insulating a small 1100 sg. ft. new construction
Quick question, you didn’t install a vapor Barrier because the paper on the outside on the installation acts as the vapor barrier already right? If I’m wrong then please explain. I’d gratefully appreciate it.
You answered several of my questions! Thank you!👍🏻
Great thanks this helps a lot !
What is the material in the stud bay before the installation is added?
Thank you for sharing this video. I need to have a building code inspector check my insulation install. Your tips looked really professional. I'm sure I'll be fine.
Your one of those 😏
My husband and I are building a retirement cabin in Wisconsin. Having trouble finding someone to insulate. After watching this, I actually think I could do it myself! Thanks!
+Janet Rios glad it helped and inspired you
Nice work
I'm trying to make an outdoor dog/cat house. I wonder where I could buy a small version of those insulators.
What do you cover it with after you put the insulation in?
Thanks for the information
Its ok if i put insulation over the elctric wires or i have to put insulation into the wires?
Sweet video. I’m a DIY guy and your video was all the info I needed, thanks guys, keep them coming.
So the paper installed facing the drywall instead of the exterior wall?
Awesome video
That's awesome help
Like these guys are not annoying.
Which side is the kraft paper suppose to face inside or outside? I keep getting mixed answers?
Inside
Nice framing job.
My brick house was built in the mid 50's. The bedrooms on the northeast and southeast corners are very cold in the winter. There are plaster/lathe walls. Should there be insulation in the walls? If yes, could it have fallen apart ? Could you please show me what to look for and how to fix the problem.
Is there a way to buy double faced insulation, meaning faced on both sides? We have radiant coated plywood on the inside of the Tuff Shed we got and the Tuff Shed installer said the radiant barrier doesn't breathe like regular plywood and creates moisture. He told us to use the faced / paper side facing the radiant barrier which is the opposite of what is shown in this video. Also, if it's not double faced, then It will be pretty open on the soft side and hopefully not falling around, would that be ok?
Going to be doing this to a room in a newly purchased house myself, thanks for the video. However one question : shouldn't you also be installing vapour barriers on those outlet boxes? That seems like it would do a better job and depending on your location could be required to pass inspection.
What is a vapor barrier?
@@animallovefest143 basically a piece of plastic that fits over the device box like a glove. It prevents diffusion from the cold air and the back of the box which will make for a cold, drafty outlet.
@@jaythompson5102 I see, thank you. I wonder if Home Depot would have that readily available. Christina
@@animallovefest143 absolutely I just checked my local Home Depot's website and they have them. If you live in some place like Arizona you maybe don't need them but to me it's a $1 piece of plastic, why cheap out on your house?
@@jaythompson5102 It turns out that they were installed on mine, so that's cool! Thanks for explaining what it was for me.
Do you not need to put more insulation over the frame?
Great video.
Great video, but how do you know how much insulation to order? I have a shed 12 x 20 with 8 ft wall, so is it 12x20= 240 x8= 1920 sq. ft or what? Thank you ,first time installer. Keep up with the great videos, and stay safe !👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Awesome and educational video, I think I'm ready to insulate my home. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Tania, hope the tips help
Thank you for this video
I learned a lot watching this video, thanks for the tips and I hope I win that $100!
Hi, I'm going to be closing up a sunroom that has no insulation at all. I was planning on insulating the 3 walls with r13 but leaving the attic and floor uninsulated. Do you think this will work out ok? I'm going to be using a portable AC-Heater unit that vents to the outside.