If you live in the northern cold states once you put the insulation in (you can use unfaced it's easier to separate it into a half by pulling it apart to put electric wires in) staple up clear plastic over the ceiling and walls to keep out moisture. In the southern states put the plastic first onto the particleboard walls then put insulation. Make sure your roof ridge is cut with the knife for ventilation and along roof edge where your overhang is. Should NOT be airtight or mold will collect. You could put paneling nails in your 2x4's sporadically across the ceiling and walls running nylon cord (skinny type) in a horizontal manner like a backward letter 'S' it makes it easier than installing boards to hold the insulation. I'm just a girl...but a State licensed Home Inspector. Nice video🤓

I’m coming upon some of the same issues you had and I learned from you and will make some modifications! Great video! Thanks for making it!

Thank you, I will be putting in my insulation tomorrow. Awesome tips..

Hi Me Hardie, I'm purchasing a shell 12x24 this fall - 59 , single and leaving the apartment racket for country livin in NW Alabama. Love that I found your channel, the timing is perfect and I am looking forward to learning with you as I start my new adventure. Thanks for the insulation videos, I will be starting that project in a few months. Cheers! -Bruce

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad you found us. We used to live in Huntsville, as my last military assignmen, before moving to Maine. Good luck in your build!

Great teaching...thank you!!!

Thank you! Very informative!

Thanks for this video. I got a cabin getting ready for installation…

New subscriber here in north Texas. I agree with the guy below, you usually don't see the roof soffits added and it's good to see you're doing it correctly. I wish I had a dollar for every one of the channels I've watched that left out that critical step. If I had a dollar for every one of them, I could buy my own shed. 😒

Great job on the insulation install. And I definitely like the idea of using the bag that the insulation was in for trash. That would have saved me a lot of trash bags if I saw it before I did mine. 😁

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt. We definitely created our fair share of trash. Thanks for watching!

Thank you, awesome video I learned a lot.

Great video with valuable information!

Very helpful, thank you!🙏🏾

Great blog take care

Looking good! It's been a bit, hope progress has been good throughout the summer

Perfect job!

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have a great day!

Thanks for sharing definitely will help me!

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks for watching!

Good stuff! I am in the process of ordering a shed to have as my hunting cabin and i have done plenty of research on roof ventilation and you are doing it right. It's too bad that a lot of shed companies don't incorporate a soffit area. This has been my big hangup/obstacle.

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope your build goes well and you can share your progress!

Thanks for the video we're going to be doing the same thing coming next spring.

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I hope this helps a little.

@sansman888funnyboshrush

2 жыл бұрын

Oh it will we just bought land in Bridgewater Maine we're going to put two cabins on it 😁

Thanks!

How fun it was to hear you mention my channel! I’m enjoying yours!

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Terry! I can't believe you found the channel. It's kind of like having a celebrity drop by. Thanks for the hours of entertainment out at your property. Hopefully that water fully receded by now.

@TRERUNSWILD

2 жыл бұрын

@@mehardies3999 I recently found you guys and have really enjoyed your channel so far. Thanks for the mention!

Great infomation thanks to you and alan about the 2x2 tip i just ordered a shed should be here this wrrk dont know if rafters are 2x4 or 2x6 i overlooked that part but i know what to do if need bee question im in nc do i need a plastic vapor barrier over insulation i dont think shed comes with one just gonna be a craft wood working shed

Thanks for the info. Do you think there is a need to caulk the interior before insulation to keep out moisture??

Could have just used a carpenter's square instead of the level to make sure all your cuts are square. Also, an OLFA 25mm snap blade knife works good for making those cuts too. Would have been a good idea to go around before you started this process with that spray foam and spray behind all those electrical boxes and at the base and top plates of the walls and any other penetrations to the exterior. Also helps to keep any critters out. Otherwise I love this project! This is pretty much what I would do some day for a cabin or tiny house.

@cjBlaise

Жыл бұрын

I have a question now: what type of spray foam would I need to use to seal behind the electrical boxes and around the bases? Are there two different types needed or can I use the same one?

Nice bro!!!! Job well done. Save some of that great stuff for me to play with when we come. It looks like fun to play with. Hey I do have a question though. That bread knife is genius but I wonder if you could use a rotary cutter. Cuz in quilting we use it the same way. With the ruler and pressure. It seems it would make a smoother cut for a cleaner edge. With the cut in one smooth move? Love ya God Bless 💜💜💜

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

Quite possibly, as long as it stayed compressed enough. Those Fiskars rotary cutters are wicked sharp.

Do you then put a plastic insulation over it to keep the humidity out before putting the sheet rock on top? Great video

Up to 79 Awesome!!!!!

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Utility knife works great too, with a scrap 1x as the straight edge. A Utility knife & a couple packs of blades cost half what you said your bread knife was.

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

You're right. We just never had much luck trying to use the utility knife. Thanks for watching!

Does you roof have a ridge vent since you used baffles?

I can't imagine still using fiberglass in this day and age but I guess everyone has their preferences

@dayanarodriguez855

Жыл бұрын

Why?

@garypic4083

6 ай бұрын

Fiberglass is cheaper

why not cut all 7 at the same time since you have more than 7 slots to fill?

Them fiberglass shards ohhhh weeee

ITCHY!!!!

did you do some sort of weather seal/breathability between the insulation and the wall or was there already a membrane on the outside?

How may packs of insulation did the 12x24 take?

How many batts did you use for the walls. Do you have to insulate the roof?

When you did the underside of the roof, I noticed some white material with holes. What is that?

Great work 👍🏼 Question will this keep it cool in the summer and hot in the winter ?

@JanettPistol-vi4ox

6 ай бұрын

NO I THINK NOT HELP A LOT , MUST WELL LEAVE WITHOUT I WILL

What were those baffles in the ceiling for?

Having done a few similar projects, I humble myself before your speed and skills. The only question is, why the extra material and labor where you used that can of foam? That would be a better place to use scrap fiberglass. Am I missing something?

I've seen others simply split the layers to fit behind the romex. I've also seen a thermal analysis about whether it is best to staple on the 2x4 face or on the sides.

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

I was doing a mix of ideas splitting the layers and trying to cut it at the approximate location of the wire. I'd be interested to see the results of those studies. Thanks for watching!

@earl2688

2 жыл бұрын

@@mehardies3999 Check out parts 1 and 2 from this link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKSfutqBgtOehZM.html. I think it shows the difference at the end of part two.

@donaldcarolus3594

Жыл бұрын

I believe the Kraft facing is meant to be a vapor barrier, so regardless of the thermal value I am sure it supposed to be stapled to the narrower inside facing edge of the 2x4, and each of the seams should probably have a vapor barrier tape applied. Ideally obviously.

how many packages did you use.

Temp nail a 2x4 to the floor the distance away from a wall that you need your insulation to be. Then butt one end against the wall and use the middle of the 2x4 to cut on

Out of curiosity, what's being stored/done inside this shed? R30 with baffles is pretty overkill considering it's not a living space and doesn't have to comply with code - you'd have been better off just making it a hot roof with R13/R15 and adding a small roof vent...

Takes way too long, put the bat up against the wall, staple the top, cut at the bottom with a razor blade knife, boom one and done. Staple the rest. No need to be this precise.

@dal8963

11 ай бұрын

1.) it must be exactly the correct size or you might as well not use any because it only works if it is a precise fit. 2.) you can't hang it and cut the bottom as you cut from the side with out the paper( it's incorrect in this video as well) 3.) I hope you have learned a few things and your welcome

@briarfox637

11 ай бұрын

@@dal8963 1. It affords precision the way I stated to do it. And it doesn't have to be super precise. 2. You hang it in the wall, and cut it from the paper side, not sure what you're referring to 3. I've done it this way plenty of times and never had an issue. Thermal imaging has shown my way is effective as well, not to mention, home adequately cools and heats. Hope you learned something as well.

@cavsomecadence6117

4 ай бұрын

This tip is good, Incorrect. I hate hanging installation. I hated it as a child and I still hate it as senior. When you hang it, staple enough to support the weight. Push the insulation close so it's not pulling down on the reminder. Make sure you have enough facing to staple the egde( unfold a bit)If you're not good At eyeballing it, make SURE you add that additional 3/4 inch to length. Just thinking about insulation makes me itch and have nightmares. The proper knife is important. Love the bread knife idea. Have scissors and with you for the tough spots on the glued-folded-edge of the craft facing. This can preven tearing kraft. If cutting horizontally, try rigid material (foam board) to keep the knife sharp. Tips work according to how YOU work. Mask, and respirators are always good for(yard work and sprayer painting)Sjogerns or people that are especially irritated by allergies. If possible, do this in a cool non- confined OR one- direction passive ventilation. For occupied areas, fibers WILL fall on EVERYTHING. Spray insulation with hairspray. If not completing the install, clean up, vacume and damp-wipe after each session. Vapor barrier one side only and according to use and region. Still hate it. When installing in a tight spot or overhead, use w lightweight electric battery or kraft stapler. Facing

Did you drywall?

Does it not matter that there is no vapor barrier on the studs?

👍👍👍

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey man what about what type of A/C system ? I run a window tint business out and it’s so hot my body can’t take more than 4 hours in that thing cooking me alive to the point I chug water and stay hydrated but it’s gave me heart stroke and heat cramps but I tried a window unit also 3 ton until blowing air at the top back corner and it worked great until I have to back out the car and bring in the next customer. So all the cold air gets sucked out immediately. So I removed them both and started just leaving open the shed garage roll up door and sliding window on the side . Do any one have any suggestions or good ideas to somehow have a\c. But quickly cool back down so I can actually stay longer at work with the garage open and I want it closed so I can work in peace and just not kill myself because it’s just like so bad i just need to try something else . Someone said put up one of those plastic thick curtains like they use in walk in freezers and put the window unit back . If anyone can give me some info that would be helpful until then I’ll keep looking for a solution thank you

Could have overlaid foam board with the sheathing....

Nice video. I thought most insulation installers used box cutters to cut the insulation?

@mehardies3999

Жыл бұрын

I think most do, but I haven't figured out the "touch" that makes them so quick with the utility knives. I was much more effective with the bread knife and straight edge.

@justgivemethetruth

Жыл бұрын

@@mehardies3999 I guess, whatever floats your boat, just don't make a sandwich out of it.

Any new videos?

What was the total cost?

I just lay the insulation over the wire,I'm sealing it with plywood

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good! There's so many ways we can tackle this same project. What really matters is us picking up the tools and getting it started!

How much did the insulation cost? I'm about to insulate a 12x20. Thanks

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

It was about $1400, but that was for two 12x24 sheds. $700 per shed isn't too bad. Good luck!

@rogerrose4573

2 жыл бұрын

@@mehardies3999 Thank you.

Of what benefit is a mask constantly taken off while still in the contaminated area and one touched with gloves also worn to touch the contaminants?

Hi

Next time just use 2*6s for the roof that's what it should be anyways..

Don't use a bread knife use a razor blade and a square work's Alot better for a straight edge then a level.

Did he die ?

you keep forgetting to wear your mask lol

OMG bla bla bla what a smart ass

Hi, I’m too old

fiberglass batts ? seriously ?

@mehardies3999

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Thanks for watching.

Nice! My turn :)

TOO MUCH WORK ! BETTER NOT INSULATE NOTHING AND LEAVE TO THE SUNNY BEACH ON JAN _ FEB OR BUILD A LOG CABIN INSTEAD OF THIS CHEAP THING