Sealed grow . . . 6 mil plastic needed behind sheetrock?

HydroDawg421

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I'm building a new home and the detached garage will have a 15x19 sealed grow room. All (4) 9' walls and the ceiling will have spray-in closed cell foam insulation.

Do you think it's necessary to cover the walls with a thick heavy black 6 mil plastic prior to installing the purple sheetrock?

THANKS!

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GNOME GROWN

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It wouldn't hurt. When I built my old glass blowing studio I put plastic over the insulation before sheet rocking the walls. It for sure helps imo.
 

NaturalFarmer

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I don't think it is necessary if you tape and mud well, especially if you are using foam behind it. I would recommend getting a roll of tuck tape (red sheathing tape) to seal you joints prior to mud. Stickiest and strongest tape I have ever found.
 

thumper60

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I'm building a new home and the detached garage will have a 15x19 sealed grow room. All (4) 9' walls and the ceiling will have spray-in closed cell foam insulation.

Do you think it's necessary to cover the walls with a thick heavy black 6 mil plastic prior to installing the purple sheetrock?

THANKS!

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if u r using outside walls an have snow on the ground 3-4 months a yr poly it cheap cant hurt.if its a room in a room don't bother
 

OldMedUser

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Any power outlets on an outside wall can get a lot of condensation in them too if you get cold winters. I take the cover plates off those, put a piece of plastic over them and screw the cover back on then just plug in right thru the plastic and get a good seal. Also don't vent into your attic unless you want it to rain inside come spring. I found out the hard way. :)

I would put that cheap clear plastic over the insulation too. For a few extra dollars it's worth it.

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cookie master

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you are gonna seal in moisture and the whole thing will melt. Dont do shit like this yourself, trust some experts, not me.
 

thumper60

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Any power outlets on an outside wall can get a lot of condensation in them too if you get cold winters. I take the cover plates off those, put a piece of plastic over them and screw the cover back on then just plug in right thru the plastic and get a good seal. Also don't vent into your attic unless you want it to rain inside come spring. I found out the hard way. :)

I would put that cheap clear plastic over the insulation too. For a few extra dollars it's worth it.

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I have seen brandnew garage rotted in 1 yr from blowing into attic of cold air like u say it had been raining up there for months I have seen extearer walls warped from not using plastic on them,if it stays above freezing don't get that problem
 

Joint Monster

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Closed cell foam is a vapor barrier. If you were using an open cell foam, you would want to use a vapor barrier appropriate for your climate.
This guy seems to know what is is talking about. While I am no contractor, I know that vapour barrier (plastic) is used over insulation for a reason, controlling moisture.

However, Brewer says closed foam is a vapour barrier. So I would presume you are okay. You can always inquire with a contractor for a quote over the phone, and if they're a good contractor they will quote you for free and tell you if it is necessary or not. Then you can simply go forward by yourself.
 
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