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plpdrsn
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# Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:36am
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I am converting a 8x14 shed into a small cabin. The floors are 2x6's any ideas for insulating would be very appreciated. Do I need to put down plywood - or will be an underlayment be sufficient? I wanted to use tile/linoleum on top for easy cleanup.
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islandguy
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# Posted: 22 Sep 2009 05:18pm
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It depends if you want to use your cabin in 4 seasons, and if your winters are very cold. You could use stryofoam under the cabin, or put in a subfloor with a foam overlay with tile or laminate on top of that. The laminate I put in my cabin has built in foam backing, which should provide reasonable insulation for 3 season use.
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plpdrsn
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# Posted: 23 Sep 2009 09:42am
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Perfect - thanks! I would love to have it for all 4 seasons but winters here in hills of New England can be pretty cold and very snowy. 3 season use is my goal.
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lamar5292
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2009 12:41am
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Also depends on air infiltration from under house. If well sealed and skirted no insulation is generally needed though I still prefer some kind of insulation.
Regular fiberglass batts work if covered by layer of plastic and stapled. You can also put a panel under floor joists and fill in between joists with cellulose insulation.
Tile floors tend to be cold and I prefer carpet with thick carpet pad or wood floors and heavy area rugs.
I used 3/4 wafer board for underlayment and hardwood flooring strips for my cabin.
LaMar
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plpdrsn
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2009 11:56am
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Thanks!
I can't get under the cabin to put styrofoam between the joists - not this winter anyway. I may explore that for next year. I thought about carpet but was concerned it would get damp. Waferboard could be a possibility for this winter.
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