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Insulation Required?

Discussion in 'Home Improvement & DIY Forum' started by sadic1, Oct 13, 2006.

  1. Oct 13, 2006 at 4:10 PM #1
    sadic1

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    I want to drywall my garage. I have no need for insulation in there that I can think of. The temperature is fine in there, I don't care about soundproofing, and I'd just as soon save the money and be able to run wiring through the walls more easily anyway. I suppose insulation could theoretically save me heat in the room above the garage, but we barely use heat as it is anyway, so that's not a big concern.

    Is there any reason, either in terms of building codes or function that I need to insulate beneath the drywall?
     
  2. Oct 13, 2006 at 7:33 PM #2
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    You should just wire first and then insulate. You'd be happier in the long run.
     
  3. Oct 13, 2006 at 8:57 PM #3
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    moisture barrier at least. You can't trap the air inside the wall without giving it a way to escape.
     

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