Bathing ferrets should not be done too frequently because they will produce more oil in their fur to compensate for the stripping of their oils.

Put furring strips like 1 X4 against 2" foam and fill between to get your r-14 as is required here.stay away from fiberglass batts below grade,,,basements etc because all it is is a stinky mold and mildew catcher.

Two jacked alternatives: 1.Remove the ceiling finishes and apply a corrugated metal ceiling on the ceiling side of the joists and fur so that slopes to drainage 2.

Just wondering as I've never seen that around here.On the outside you would use 1x2 furring strips and then attach the siding to that.

You typically have to go to a spray foam because it has the highest R-value to the thickness, and even then you're typically furring out the ceiling below to make room for the insulation.

We are hoping to be able to have our first official flip a house to be able to call our own as we are the proud owners of 6 dogs and 12 cats, many of which are special needs in nature, and are unable for me to make the move out to San Antonio with all the fur babies until we have a place of residence to call our own.

Or are you into the suburban sprawl (fur sure).I agree with Wheatie that you need to come out and spend a week or two looking around.

I've always seen wood fastened to concrete with a T-nailer, but lately I've seen furring strips and other wood fastened to concrete with round head nails.

Also, all your door and window frames need to be furred out because the walls are now thicker than their respective frames.

The advice is appreciated and I know everyone has good intent.Mike, I hear you, an animal which one must successfully wax of its' fur without getting bitten - no easy task.