Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Spokane, WA
    Posts
    116

    Default Oversized insulation in floor structure

    New construction home. Ventilated crawlspace in the Great NW. The space between the floor joists is 16" where there is not a large span and is 12" over the living room and kitchen(larger span). The insulation appears to be R-13 that is 24" wide and has been folded lengthwise and stuffed to fit. Very poorly installed with lots of small and larger areas that are missing insulation. I will be calling it out but am wondering if anyone else has seen both structure and insulation installed this way and what code references I can use(verbally) to support my findings as well as recommendations for repair. I know the buyers will be looking to me for advice so feel free to let me know what you would say/write.

    Similar Threads:
    ***IMPORTANT*** You Need To Register To View Images ***IMPORTANT*** You Need To Register To View Images
    Crawl Space Creeper

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Santa Rosa, CA
    Posts
    3,154

    Default Re: Oversized insulation in floor structure

    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Anglin View Post
    New construction home. Ventilated crawlspace in the Great NW. The space between the floor joists is 16" where there is not a large span and is 12" over the living room and kitchen(larger span). The insulation appears to be R-13 that is 24" wide and has been folded lengthwise and stuffed to fit. Very poorly installed with lots of small and larger areas that are missing insulation. I will be calling it out but am wondering if anyone else has seen both structure and insulation installed this way and what code references I can use(verbally) to support my findings as well as recommendations for repair. I know the buyers will be looking to me for advice so feel free to let me know what you would say/write.
    Crushing the insulation will actually reduce the R value. Unlikely to find anything in the code to cover this. This would be manufacturer's installation instructions and the code defers to the installation instructions. If you know who the manufacturer is, you can point them in that direction. If you don't then the contractor should have that information.

    Department of Redundancy Department
    Supreme Emperor of Hyperbole
    http://www.FullCircleInspect.com/

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Caledon, Ontario
    Posts
    4,982

    Default Re: Oversized insulation in floor structure

    There is no code required to support your findings. The insulation is not properly installed, and has failed to stay in place, thus reducing its insulative effectiveness.

    In my view thats all you have to convey, and that repairs/replacement are necessary.


  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Fletcher, NC
    Posts
    28,032

    Default Re: Oversized insulation in floor structure

    The code does support the findings of crushing insulation and reduced R value.

    The code even tells how much R value reduction based on percentage of compression.

    Jerry Peck
    Construction/Litigation/Code Consultant - Retired
    www.AskCodeMan.com

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •