Insulation Recommendation for Small Cabin? I am going to be insulating and finishing the inside of my...

I am going to be insulating and finishing the inside of my small cabin, and was wondering what others surface the best insulation material is. It gets seriously cold where on earth I am - below zero. I would want the insulation to be serious. Please let me know what you feel about r-value and ease of installation of some different types.

(My individual quirk would be that I can't stand fiberglass batts - I'd use 'em if I had to though.)

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Answers:    If you don't like fooling near fiberglass insulation (and who does) then you can use rigid foam insulation. You cut it with a utility axe. There are a couple of types.

http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/home...

Here are different R-values:

R value of Blown in Cellulose Insulation is 3.70 per inch
R importance of Fiberglass Insulation is 3.14 per inch
R value of Expanded Polystyrene is 4.00 per inch

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if your cabin is small after it will heat up quickly and not require a great deal of heat. Older cabins usually hold small rafters not allowing larger space for better R value. Sprayed foam insulation is the best and will creat an airtight insulation system but expensive and have other considerations. But a good wood or pellit stove and cheap fiberglass insulation will keep you toasty melt and is best for its simplicity and cost. get the highest r rating but when you install it dont flatten it only put it in

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