http://charlesandhudson.disqus.com/The best in tools and home designenWed, 23 Feb 2011 21:05:55 -0000http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/2008/07/denim_insulation_installation.htm#comment-155118687<p>The cross bars or stay rods or tiger teeth can be used but normally they have a kraft facing that is adhered to it on the sheet rock side. But if you wanted to put tiger teeth behind thats fine. But the sheeting to encapsulate it is the way International code/LEEDS is recommending now </p>Dan79102Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:05:55 -0000http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/2008/07/denim_insulation_installation.htm#comment-155117873<p>Most places no longer use vapor barrier. After years of installing it they opended old walls and found moisture/condensation had formed in the wall. Places like Alaska still use it but Washington State, California and Texas I know for sure no longer use it nor require it. </p>Dan79102Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:03:10 -0000http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/2008/07/denim_insulation_installation.htm#comment-155116850<p>To make this insulation more efficient you need to put some type of backing like thin ply wood or even a cardboard type material. To encapsulate the cavity and will enhance the R factor of the material.</p>Dan79102Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:00:47 -0000http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/2008/07/denim_insulation_installation.htm#comment-6950392<p>We aren't sure. Best to shoot an email to the houseblogger and ask. This photo isn't the final product.</p>Charles & HudsonFri, 06 Mar 2009 14:10:45 -0000http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/2008/07/denim_insulation_installation.htm#comment-6948488<p>Also, no vapor barrier -? - is this also not necessary with this type of insulation?</p>dimyselferFri, 06 Mar 2009 12:58:09 -0000http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/2008/07/denim_insulation_installation.htm#comment-6948467<p>It doesn't look like the cross bars were utilized. Are they not necessary?</p>dimyselferFri, 06 Mar 2009 12:56:52 -0000