How to install radiant barrier and insulation for cathedral ceiling in W Central FL
I am on the West coast of Central Florida. I have 2x6 rafters, and have purchased kraft faced r19 batts of insulation, however, after some research I would like to install a radiant barrier as well. My attic gets hot... I've broken thermometers trying to figure out how hot, easily 130. Even this time of year my attic is easily 15 degrees hotter than the outside. I do have both soffits and ridge vents, both of which are not obstructed. I planned on purchasing foam rafter vents to ensure that the air could continue to circulate. Humidity outside the home is typically high, 90% isn't unusual. Any advice or instructions would be appreciated. I cannot afford spray foam insulation, so please don't go down that road.
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Yes, I currently have a bare attic under a pitched roof, which is what I am referring to installing a radiant barrier and insulation on. I also have a cathedral ceiling in part of my house, but I can stand on the top of it and barely touch my roof.
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I agree... I was thinking of putting the rbs in the middle of the 2x6, and attaching the faced insulation with the face "up" to the edge of the rafters. This would provide air on both side of the rbs, but I'm hesitant about the effect of having a
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Vapor barrier 5 1/2" from my decking. Part of the purpose of the additional insulation is to simply drop the temp as much as possible, because I would like to use the attic space for storage, which would reduce another cost for me.