This will protect the wiring from being accidentally snagged.
Using rmax in attic.
On top of that rmax polyiso is only sold in 1 4 8 sheets in my area 15ea and the price jumps to 60 for a 2 thickness via special order.
Since 1978 rmax has been an innovator in building insulation solutions.
My attic is non accessible so i know for a fact that i must protect the romex with guard strips or bore holes 1 25 from the face of the joists when running perpendicular to the joists and when i run parallel i must staple the romex to the face of the joists.
Foam board insulation is easy to use and is a great diy way to add some insulation.
Find your zone on the map and then use the chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic walls floors and crawlspaces.
I cannot find this specifically in code so here is my question.
Select rigid foam insulation boards that are at least 1 2 inch less in thickness than the rafter space is deep if you plan to finish the attic as living space.
I did a lot of reading about it but am confused about the best way to do it.
It comes in standard size 4 8 sheets and smaller sizes in many different thicknesses from 1 4 inch to 2 inches.
When romex is run across rafters in an open unfinished attic it is my position that a raceway of some kind 1x3 s or even 2x4 s should first be attached across the affected rafters perhaps 3 to 4 above the joists then the wiring be stapled to the raceway.
Hi all i have to run some romex in my attic.
2 measure and cut the foam boards as.
I would need to cut the 4 8 sheets down to 2 8 sheets to get them in the access panel.
There are also hvac ducts and plumbing in the attic which is why i d like to convert it conditioned space.
This thin reflective material is designed to bounce the sun s heat away from your home instead of allowing your attic to absorb the heat and pass it into your home.
A pull down attic ladder does not count.
This includes buckling crowning and cupping.
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