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.
Iâve always seen insulation in new houses with the paper side facing inward. I just finished my basement, and the inspector told me that I have the insulation on my outside walls (those along the concrete) facing the wrong way. He told me the paper face should face towards the cement wall side. From what Iâve read, I believe he is right because of fire potential. Do I (does he) have it right.