Great solution for fire blocking! Would it be beneficial to add fire stop caulking or fire stop expanding spray foam to tighten up any gaps at the posts and drywall? Keep the videos coming.
@@jhippl you can absolutely use rock wool batts. I thought about doing the same but I was a little unsure as to how you would securely retain it in place. I have never worked with the stuff before. What is your method to make sure it is retained in place?
@@ncbarndobuild it friction fits in place but if you want you can put it in place and nail a 3 1/2 in nail into the inside girt making a few spikes to hold it in place. I’ve moved over to completely using rock wool batts on the walls to make install easier.
Great solution for fire blocking! Would it be beneficial to add fire stop caulking or fire stop expanding spray foam to tighten up any gaps at the posts and drywall? Keep the videos coming.
Absolutely. After all the trade rough-ins this will be revisited with fire rated foam and air sealant.
On my post frame builds I normally do a rock wool batt in that space to take care of fire blocking. I haven’t seen it done this way.
@@jhippl you can absolutely use rock wool batts. I thought about doing the same but I was a little unsure as to how you would securely retain it in place. I have never worked with the stuff before.
What is your method to make sure it is retained in place?
@@ncbarndobuild it friction fits in place but if you want you can put it in place and nail a 3 1/2 in nail into the inside girt making a few spikes to hold it in place. I’ve moved over to completely using rock wool batts on the walls to make install easier.
I see. My building inspectors would probably require the fasteners to ensure that gravity doesn’t work them loose over time.