Anyone here know anything about house construction?

**psyko514** · 10-03-2004, 07:40 PM

I'd call my dad and ask (he owns a renovations company), but he's sleeping now. Sorry.

**evildick** · 10-03-2004, 07:42 PM

No problem. I already posted this question on a construction forum, but everyone there appears to be sleeping too.

**NaughtyAlysha** · 10-03-2004, 07:43 PM

A quick Google search says:

For 2x4 construction, you will need R12 insulation. For 2x6 construction use R20 or the new building code standard R22.

**evildick** · 10-03-2004, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by NaughtyAlysha
A quick Google search says:

For 2x4 construction, you will need R12 insulation. For 2x6 construction use R20 or the new building code standard R22.

Ya, but I need to know if there is any possible way to squeeze R20 out of a 2X4 wall. Like with rigid foam or something. I know the normal fiberglass batts won't give me R20 in that thickness.

**Steen2** · 10-03-2004, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by evildick
Shit, people post here asking for advice on medical conditions, so I figure a question about house construction won't hurt.

Is it possible to get R20 insulation in a 2X4 stud wall, or do you have to go to 2X6?

Is it libel if no one is around to hear it?

**evildick** · 10-03-2004, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Steen2
Is it libel if no one is around to hear it?

Come again?

**NaughtyAlysha** · 10-03-2004, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by evildick
Ya, but I need to know if there is any possible way to squeeze R20 out of a 2X4 wall. Like with rigid foam or something. I know the normal fiberglass batts won't give me R20 in that thickness.

Oh... beats me. I know nothing about construction, other than our house was just completed a month ago, lol. I was just trying to help.

**evildick** · 10-03-2004, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by NaughtyAlysha
Oh... beats me. I know nothing about construction, other than our house was just completed a month ago, lol. I was just trying to help.

No problem. I am in the process of building a house right now, and made the mistake of acting as my own general contractor. I should have just ponied up and paid someone else to do all the legwork for me.

**Nasty** · 10-03-2004, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by evildick
Ya, but I need to know if there is any possible way to squeeze R20 out of a 2X4 wall. Like with rigid foam or something. I know the normal fiberglass batts won't give me R20 in that thickness.

Its not possible

**EscortBiz** · 10-03-2004, 08:05 PM

u can try

**evildick** · 10-03-2004, 08:20 PM

Actually it sounds like you can if you use insulated sheathing instead of plywood. Thank you Google.

Anyone here know anything about house construction?

Anyone here know anything about house construction?

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