INSTALL GUIDES: Walls
Use: Prodex 48 Inch, Fast Action, 62 Inch Fast Action, 10M, 72 Inch, White, 24 Inch, 16 Inch, Rustic, Reflective Bubble Reflective or Foil Fiberglass Vinyl
Equipment checklist: Reflective tape, double sided tape, utility knife and staples or screws - Refer to application.
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How To Insulate Walls
Prodex (New Install) Over Stud:
- Staple or screw to affix insulation to wall before installing your studs.
- To improve performance, push insulation in to create air-gap (2+ inches).
- Tape seams with reflective tape or use 10M or Prodex Fast Action to avoid seam tape.
- Attach your drywall (optional)
One Layer Under Stud:
- Screw or screw insulation to underside of purlins.
Two Layers Over/Under Stud:
- Staple or screw to affix insulation to wall before installing your studs.
- To improve performance, push insulation in to create air-gap (2+ inches).
- Tape seams with reflective tape or use 10M or Prodex Fast Action to avoid seam tape.
- Roll insulation perpendicular to and over studs.
- Tape seams with reflective tape or use 10M or Prodex Fast Action to avoid seam tape.
- Screw or staple insulation to underside of purlins.
Two Layers - One Layer Between and One Layer Under Studs:
- Depending on your stud spacing, staple one layer of Prodex 24 Inch or 16 Inch insulation between studs.
- Staple or screw larger roll (Prodex 48 Inch, Fast Action, 62 Inch Fast Action, 10M, 72 Inch, White or Rustic) under stud.
One Layer Under Stud plus Drywall:
- Staple or screw insulation to underside of studs.
- Push insulation into cavity to create 2+ inch air-gap.
- Attach drywall.
Two Layers Between/Under Stud with Furring and Drywall:
- Depending on your stud spacing, staple or screw one layer of Prodex 24 Inch or 16 Inch insulation between studs.
- Staple or screw larger roll (Prodex 48 Inch, Fast Action, 62 Inch Fast Action, 10M, 72 Inch, White or Rustic) under stud.
- Attach 1 inch lathe board (furring strip) through underside of insulation.
- Attach drywall.
