>>The interior walls are not insulated now but I assure you they will be tomorrow. LOL.



You best choice, IMO, is to find the 1.5" or 2" thick foil-faced poly-iso.



I took three measurements of each of my stud bays and then used a drywall saw to cut each strip. Then each piece was shoved into the wall so that there would be at least a 1.5" airspace between the drywall and the foil - on the snake room side. I did my best to leave an air space behind as well. It was a pain but well worth it. I used expanded foam to fill in any gaps between the insulation and the studs.



If that sounds like something you don't want to mess with then I suggest looking for foil-faced batting. Make sure to shove it in a bit so you have that air space between the drywall and the foil.



>>Where can I get the "Reflectix" you refered to for the ceiling and walls?



I believe they have Menards in Wisconsin, correct? That's where I bought mine.



Regardless, you may not even need it. You could put it over the batting in the walls but it won't work as well as it should due to the lack of an air space. And I believe the foil-faced batting will be cheaper than using a cheap batting plus the Reflectix.



Using it in the ceiling will be most effective, but I'd really have to see pictures of the ceiling as is before making that recommendation. The foil-faced polyiso may work there as well.



Really what's important here is to use a foil-faced product, whether it be batting, insulation board, or Reflectix plus something else.



You also want to keep an air space in front of the foil that will be facing the snake side of the room.



Don't use the Reflectix by itself like I did. That was only a temporary solution.



Regarding the floor, I hate to say it but it really makes sense to do it now before insulating and finishing the walls.



Maybe I should wait to see pictures before making more suggestions.
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