What kind of tape do you use to hold insulation in place?

eflat

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I'm fixing up and old shed and am putting some insulation between the walls. Can I just use duct tape or is there some special non toxic tape I should be using or something?
 

eflat

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I know someone here knows enough about carpentry here to answer this one...
 

Sluggo

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If it will be covered with drywall just put a few staples, I guess tape would work too, to hold it till you drywall.

If it is exposed, Simpson Strong Tie makes some little metal rods designed to hold insulation in. You can pick them up at Home Depot pretty cheap.
 

etech

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Pull the flaps of the paper backing out and staple them to the studs. Space the staples out around 18 " or so, it's not critical.