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    Oct 9, 2008, 06:53 AM
    Insulate in metal studs
    I studded the outside walls in my attached house. Would I use duct tape to hold the insulation to the metal studs before rock?
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    Oct 9, 2008, 10:08 PM
    You might try "unfaced" batts, they have no paper facing. They are cut just a little wider so they stick between the studs without falling out.

    If you want or need a vapor barrier, after the insulation is in, you can apply plastic over the studs, held on with a thin bead on const adhesive, and a row of self tapping screws along the top, just hold it up.

    Good luck

    Roger
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    Oct 10, 2008, 08:28 AM

    I have used 'Spray tack' adhesive to hold the insulation in place

    Faced paper has the extra lip around the edges and by spraying the edges and the studs, giving them a few seconds to tack-dry, then applying them together has more than done the job.

    Hope this helps,

    KBC

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