Hanging Insulation In Attic

Loose fill blown in insulation is best for tight spaces or if your attic already has a layer of insulation.

Hanging insulation in attic. When installing fiberglass insulation observe all safety precautions. It is important that the insulation be evenly distributed with no low spots. Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation. Lay down boards or plywood sheeting to help you be able to walk safely in the attic space.

Batt and roll insulation works well between joist and stud spaces or if you have a wide open space or a crawlspace. Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material. The grade of batting will vary depending on the wall that you re insulating. Choose fiberglass insulation batting.

The best option is to install fiberglass batt insulation. If you don t have an attic however there is no alternative but climb a ladder and do it by hand before you hang the drywall. Batt and roll insulation and loose fill sometimes known as blown in insulation. Next any stored belongings or debris in the attic are removed and stored in a safe location that is out of the way.

Hot water running through a pipe in a cold attic space can cause condensation on the pipe which will drip onto the insulation or attic framing. To see how to add insulation out to the eaves see installing rafter vents. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices. An easy step by step instructional video on how to properly insulate a ceiling brou.

If your attic insulation covers your joists and is distributed evenly you probably have enough. Old insulation is removed and the attic space is cleaned out. There are various grades of insulating batting for different locations in the house so you ll need a different insulation for interior exterior attic or basement walls. To remedy this and prevent moisture problems wrap the plumbing with foam pipe sleeves.

Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva and host kevin o connor explain how to insulate an attic. The r value of the batt measures the thermal resistance so the higher the r value the more effectively. While wearing dust mask and gloves carry r 38 batts of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the attic.

There are two main types of insulation. See install batt and roll insulation for details. Fiberglass can release tiny fibers which can be harmful if breathed into the lungs and which may irritate the skin.