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Insulation for small attached unheated mudroom addition Zone 6A – GreenBuildingAdvisor
- July 15, 2026
- Posted by: sherwin@eyeconz.com
- Category: Uncategorized
I’ve designed an 8’x8′ cathedral ceiling mudroom for clients in Kingston NY – Zone 6A. Although the addition is unheated and will be constructed on pier footings (not a full foundation), it is connected to the heated space of the house with a 32″ door that may be left open often.
Please comment on the insulation design:
Walls: 2×4’s – R13 mineral wool batt cavity insulation +R9 Zip High R sheathing
Floor: 2×8’s – R23 mineral wool batt cavity insulation installed from underneath, and held tight to subfloor. 1.5″ foil faced xps rigid insulation at underside of joists (R9) Cover with weather tight/rodent tight sheathing.
Roof: 2×8’s – (3) layers of 2″ foil faced polyiso insulation – R38. Stagger and tape seams.
Does this look viable? I’m trying to not overdo this little addition, but I don’t want to create condensation problems. The existing house is old and drafty – am I overbuilding? Thanks for your feedback.
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