Cars traverse on Tuesday on Congress Street in Portland, where the City Council on Monday voted to increase the minimum wage for Portland workers to $10.10 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2016. Buy Photo.
Faced Insulation is a blanket type insulation that is generally made of fiberglass. It has a vapor barrier that will block moisture from moving from one space into another. Most vapor barriers are made of Kraft paper. Faced insulation will be sold in batts or rolls that are then stapled to beams or joists.
Install the Insulation Backwards on Attached Garage Walls. When you're insulating a garage wall that is attached to your home, you need to install the insulation backwards. Fiberglass insulation designed for walls usually comes with a vapor retarder known as kraft facing.