Floor Insulation

[Bruce West]

I have just bought a Century double wide home probably manufactured in 1980 by Bendix. I would like to know how the insulation is held up between the joists. thanks?

[David Oxhandler]

The insulation between the floor joist is probably rolled fiberglass that rests between the joist on the bottom board (vapor barrier).

The insulation between the ceiling joist-truss system sits on another vapor barrier that rests on the ceiling boards. It could be rolled fiberglass or blown insulation.



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