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    AKoester Posts: 21, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 12, 2010, 11:13 AM
    Can I use 1/2" styrofoam on the inside wall studs before drywalling?
    Spacing out with blue 1/2" styrofoam
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    Sep 12, 2010, 02:58 PM

    I don't see why not. It may provide some sound insulation. Just be sure about the spacing for doorways and trim since it will be thicker.
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    Sep 12, 2010, 04:08 PM

    Why not between the studs?
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    Sep 14, 2010, 05:44 PM
    Styrofoam is a compressible material and you might have tiling issues down the road. If you need to space out-Furring? Rip some 1/2 plywood and use that. You can put Styrofaom between the studs and it will reduce noise migration but if you have a full wall cavity, use R-13 fiberglass.
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    Sep 15, 2010, 03:46 AM

    Inside the studs will work but you will have to work around any electrical running through the walls.
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    Sep 18, 2010, 08:16 PM

    Why are you using the Styrofoam? We might be able to recommend better materials.
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