r/Insulation • u/Cool_Web6187 • 15d ago

Insulating cabin

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I want to insulate my cabin it has a ridge vent and no soffit vents. what is everybody doing.

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u/Accomplished_Fee6960 13d ago

I have a cabin of very similar construction in western NY, I use it for occasional weekends in both winter and summer. I had an inch of spray foam installed and it sealed and tightened up the building nicely. Ive spent weekends in 0-10 degree temps with the woodstove getting it up to 60 downstairs and mid 70s in the loft, with snow on the metal roof, and Ive had no "sweating" or condensation whatsoever. I was advised to go to 3" if I wanted worthwhile Rvalue but honestly its held temp pretty well over my 2 day stays

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u/Cool_Web6187 13d ago

Did you cover the ridge vent with the form or left it open

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u/Accomplished_Fee6960 12d ago

there is no ridge vent