Covering Insulation With Plastic Sheeting
Another option is to hang sheets of rigid foam insulation board over the insulated stud cavities.
Covering insulation with plastic sheeting. 12 ft x 400 ft clear 0 31 mil plastic sheeting. Continue in the same manner until the bottom row is complete. Go to the second wall and install the sheeting over the insulation just like the previous wall. Install paneling or sheetrock over insulation located in the wall.
Hang faced fiberglass insulation between wall studs to eliminate the need for a separate barrier. Fiberglass insulation will not degrade unless exposed to water. If the insulation is in your basement ceiling again it is okay to put up plastic. Move down the wall and staple the sheeting to the studs over the insulation until reaching the end of the wall.
Install the plastic sheeting only after the insulation wiring and plumbing have been completed. Seal the insulation by stapling a polymembrane sheet over it. There can be no paper on any insulation that is not covered with wall board in case of a fire. Suggestions for covering exposed insulation include the following.
Commonly used as a vapor barrier in between insulation and drywall. Cut the sheeting with scissors at the end of the wall. The hdx 10 ft. Item 491792 model hslw12 400.
Plastic the hdx 10 ft. Stretch the plastic sheet tightly across the top of the wall and staple it to the studs and plates. Plastic sheeting is a general purpose plastic film for use in a variety of construction and diy projects. It can be covered with a plastic vapor barrier to protect your home air quality.
The fiber could become airborne if a vent is blowing on it or it is disturbed in some way.