Hello all - this is my first post, been lurking for a week or two. Great site, lots of good info here!
Here is my dilemna: I'm getting ready to remodel my 72 sf bathroom. House was built 1945-ish. Right after Hurricane Katrina, I went and bought enough greenboard to completely cover the whole bathroom - I figured due to the small size of the bathroom, it would simplify and give me additional protection against moisture. (I bought it after Katrina figuring the price would skyrocket ) Now I've read a few things on here that make me wonder.
Anyways - I'm looking for suggestions on how to reinsulate and provide a vapor barrier, all while avoiding any mold issues. Unfaced batts with poly, kraft faced, or ? Bear in mind that in a couple years I want to reside the home, and when I do, I am hoping to put a tyvek type product, or 1/4" insulpink (taped seams) on before I side (most likely with vinyl or fibre cement). The bathroom does not currently have an exhaust fan, but I am adding one. It is my understanding that Tyvek allows moisture to escape - would it make sense to go with unfaced batts and tyvek on the interior instead of poly?
So - I would like to use the already bought and paid for greenboard - I know a suggestion would be to not use the green board throughout the room, I'm hoping to avoid that if possible.
Thanks in advance for any help!!
Rich
Here is my dilemna: I'm getting ready to remodel my 72 sf bathroom. House was built 1945-ish. Right after Hurricane Katrina, I went and bought enough greenboard to completely cover the whole bathroom - I figured due to the small size of the bathroom, it would simplify and give me additional protection against moisture. (I bought it after Katrina figuring the price would skyrocket ) Now I've read a few things on here that make me wonder.
Anyways - I'm looking for suggestions on how to reinsulate and provide a vapor barrier, all while avoiding any mold issues. Unfaced batts with poly, kraft faced, or ? Bear in mind that in a couple years I want to reside the home, and when I do, I am hoping to put a tyvek type product, or 1/4" insulpink (taped seams) on before I side (most likely with vinyl or fibre cement). The bathroom does not currently have an exhaust fan, but I am adding one. It is my understanding that Tyvek allows moisture to escape - would it make sense to go with unfaced batts and tyvek on the interior instead of poly?
So - I would like to use the already bought and paid for greenboard - I know a suggestion would be to not use the green board throughout the room, I'm hoping to avoid that if possible.
Thanks in advance for any help!!
Rich