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Linden
08-10-2006, 02:53 PM
Pulling down the vapour barrier so that I could pull the little piece of vapour barrier around the light through (for got to it earlier and stapled everything up). :rolleyes:
Linden
08-10-2006, 02:55 PM
Went with R-12 because it was half the cost of r20 (only $100), and I figure I will only be heating the garage when I am in it.

I will add more or blow some more in next year if I find the heat loss to great.
Linden
08-10-2006, 02:56 PM
:d :d :d :d :d
Linden
08-10-2006, 03:18 PM
Gotta love the hockey stick :D

Using it to push the insulation around, saving me from having to jump up in the on the rafters all the time.
Linden
08-10-2006, 03:20 PM
As the title reads: A little more insulation.
Linden
08-10-2006, 03:22 PM
First third or half of the garage ceiling is insulated. Time to retack some of the poly I had to pull down.
Linden
08-10-2006, 03:24 PM
Finished Polying around the light!!!

Oh by the way, I came damn close to electrocuting myself here, be careful. Turn those switches off. I hit the metal box with the light terminal and sparks flew everywhere, somehow I didn't get "juiced".
Linden
08-10-2006, 03:25 PM
The other light on the back side of the garage.
Linden
08-10-2006, 03:50 PM
First half or so is done :)
Linden
08-10-2006, 03:52 PM
A view or two of the insulation
Linden
08-10-2006, 04:07 PM
I put these bad boys in. Had to pull the poly on the wall down to it :D

It is a metal plate that ensure you don't screw/nail there once the wall is boarded up. Behind the plates is the wiring. Code doesn't require it through 2x4's as a drywall screws aren't long enough to hit the center of the stud and pierce the wire. I just did it anyway. After all I am dumb enough to throw a three inch screw into the wall.

I notched out behind the metal plate (just bang it a few times with a good sharp chisel and hammer). So the drywall will stay flush.

Nice :D
Linden
08-10-2006, 04:11 PM
Almost killed myself here too. I used tongue and Groove 5/8" plywood and tacked them down to the studs using drywall screws. There is a fair amount of storage up there, it worked out good.

When I was up there tacking them I leaned on the side up one of the untacked boards and nearly fell though the ceiling.

Also when I was climbing up there the latter fell from under my feet but I grabbed the truss in time so I was hanging from the ceiling for a minute and then jumped down, they are only 10 foot ceilings.
Linden
08-10-2006, 04:12 PM
With my hockey bag, toboggan and a few other goodies up there.
Linden
08-10-2006, 04:14 PM
I only used too sheets on the south side of the attic. On the north side I used 4 sheets (4X8'). There is a fair amount of room!

And that concludes this pictorial.

I kept working and fished insulating the back side of the garage (for the most part), and put the frame in for the attic door. Will take pics and post shortly.
SixFifty
08-10-2006, 10:02 PM
Wow... You're well on your way. I know what you mean about wearing those gloves!
Linden
08-10-2006, 10:20 PM
Yeah its been a few days and I can still feel that stuff in my throat
lyriccb
08-11-2006, 07:04 AM
Wow, you're attic looks so clean! I don't even know what my attic looks like! Good for you.
Linden
08-12-2006, 06:52 PM
Wow, you're attic looks so clean! I don't even know what my attic looks like! Good for you.

Well, It is brand new, I just built it:confused:
lyriccb
08-12-2006, 10:07 PM
I'm just saying that it's cool that you have a clean, useable attic. Good for you, I say again!
SixFifty
08-13-2006, 04:15 AM
Is the vapor barrier required by code?
Linden
08-13-2006, 12:23 PM
I'm just saying that it's cool that you have a clean, useable attic. Good for you, I say again!

Thanks, it will sue help keep the garage tidy. :D
Linden
08-13-2006, 12:25 PM
Is the vapor barrier required by code?

I am not sure whether or not it is required by code. The vapour barrier will stop condensation from ruining the drywall.
ninikins
08-13-2006, 06:29 PM
Awesome updates! Look like you've been really busy!
lyriccb
08-18-2006, 10:43 AM
I'm not brave enough to post any photos of my projects, because they are all half-finished and a big mess.
ninikins
08-19-2006, 06:06 PM
Aw, you should, Lyric! I think most of us are in the same position though. Mine looks like I've made more mess than anything! Definitely looks like I'mjust tearing the place down.
lyriccb
08-20-2006, 10:56 PM
Okay ninikins, I'll post mine after you post yours...maybe. I don't want to show everyone what a mess it has all become. :)
alwaysworking
08-24-2006, 11:47 AM
lookin good!
I think we must be working the same pace on our garages,I to am in the insulating step,no poly yet had some wiring to deal with.Looks like we have the same garage door opener,craftsman right?
Linden
08-27-2006, 01:23 PM
lookin good!
I think we must be working the same pace on our garages,I to am in the insulating step,no poly yet had some wiring to deal with.Looks like we have the same garage door opener,craftsman right?

Cool, lets see some pictures!

Yep I am running a craftsman opener.

I have a friend coming over on Saturday to help me finish / board the ceiling.

WOOHOO!