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Wine Cellar: Insulation How to install wall insulation From "Home Transformations" episode DHTR-208

The framing receives a 6-mil plastic sheeting to act as a vapor barrier for controlling the humidity. Next, R-15 insulation is placed in the walls, while R-19 is installed in the ceiling. Then, green board covers the walls. In the remaining rooms, regular dry wall is installed.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F

Materials:

nail gun
green board
dry wall
screws
R-15 insulation
R-19 insulation
tape measure
staple gun
6-mil plastic sheeting (vapor barrier)

Insulation

1. The makers of the climate control unit recommend that the exterior of the wall (warm side) get sealed with a 6-mil vapor barrier plastic to control the humidity in the cellar (figure A).

2. Once the large sheets are overlapped and secured with a staple gun to the framing, use a level or some other type of straight edge to smooth out the plastic as you work your way down to the base of the framing.

3. Install the insulation. In compliance with most building codes, R-15 should be inserted in the walls, while R-19 should be used for the ceiling (figure B).

4. Once in the stud bays, pull the paper flat on the insulation and staple in place.

5. Install green board on the walls (figure C). Not only is the drywall green, but also the coating on the surface is more moisture resistant than regular drywall. It is typically used in kitchen and bathroom areas—areas where there is a lot of water.

6. Green board goes up the same way as regular dry wall. Secure into the studs with screws 10 inches apart.

7. Outside of the cellar, on the walls of the tasting room and storage area, use standard drywall (figure D).

8. Once complete, tape the seams of the dry wall with self-adhesive fiber tape and then mud the seams with joint compound (figure E). Cover every seam and screw head with the joint compound.

9. Once the mud has dried, use a knife to knock off the hard edges and make smooth. Use a larger knife to add a topping compound. Once dry, come back and sand the surfaces.

10. To control the dust, use a vacuum cleaner to suck up all the dust and prevent it from settling on the ground and floating in the air (figure F).

RESOURCES :

Wine Cellar Door
Brand Name: Wine Cellar Innovations
Style: Border D5
Color: Redwood with Etched Glass
Website: www.winecellarinnovations.com

GUESTS :

Kevin Beck
Contractor
Beck Custom Builders
Website: www.beckcustombuilders.com