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Insulating a gambrel style shed

Need help with insulating a gambrel style shed, I have a 14x36 gambrel barn style shed with vinyl siding that is currently being used for storage that i would like to use part (probably half) as office space. i’m not looking to fancy up the place, i’m just looking for a cost effective way to insulate to stay warm because it’s currently an icebox. it’s 2x4 construction (framing, rafters, joists), osb sheathing, and has two(2) loft. How to insulate a gambrel roof? - greenbuildingadvisor, The roof slopes need to be well insulated. in climates that suffer ice dam problems, most building codes require a minimum of r-49 insulation in roofs. while your lower gambrel roofs are nearly vertical, they are still roofs, not walls (as evidenced by your ice dam problems). you can't get r-49 insulation in a space that is only 3.5 inches deep.. How to insulate a shed: complete guide - plasticine house, #10 how to insulate a shed roof. how you insulate your roof space depends on how you wish to use the roof space. a gable roof could have an insulated attic or extra usable space. a cathedral or barn style roof has open rafters which form the ceiling and offer the potential for adding loft space. each roof style has some different insulating.