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Blown in attic rafters.
First things first you need to go up into your attic inspect the condition of the insulation and calculate the current level of insulation.
What is best way to insulate the attic to make it livable and avoid mold problem.
Working on your knees in an attic for long periods of time can be very hot and tiring.
Inspecting your attic insulation.
Blown in cellulose has a higher r rating and is less expensive than either blown insulation like fiberglass attic insulation or fiberglass batts.
In part 7 you ll learn how to insulate the attic rafters.
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Rafters are 2 6 16inches between.
That s because blown insulation is great at filling the gaps and giving you a good complete layer of.
Roughly a quarter of the average home s heat is lost through the roof.
Follow the instructions printed on each bag of insulation and.
In part 6 of this series on attic insulation we dealt with proper attic ventilation and how it goes hand in hand with proper insulation.
The situation was made much worse by the attic s blown in cellulose insulation.
Sloping attic rafters in order to distribute the insulation evenly.
Whereas blown in insulation works by filling the open joist cavities closed cell foam installs overhead between the rafters making it possible to finish the attic for use as living space.
The attic now with went and attic floor insulation.
The photo above shows an attic insulated with blown cellulose.
Gaps in the attic or between the lower floors and the.
Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic.
Insulation fibers are packaged in bags and blown in place to the desired depth and density using special machinery you can rent from a home center.
The roof is gable there are no soffit or ridge wents.
Our teams recently helped a homeowner clean up after burst pipes in the attic.
You can pour the fill in place and spread it manually but the process is much more labor intensive and the results won t be nearly as good.
Notice how you don t see any of the ceiling framing down at the ceiling level.
We are planing to finished the attic and insulate the roof.
You also don t see any gaps that allow you to see all the way down to the ceiling drywall.
This is a safe first step to retaining heat and saving energy.
Blown in cellulose is an environmentally friendly material made from recycled newspaper so it s easier on your skin and lungs.
You will be covered from head to toe in clothing and gear.
Rather than insulating the whole home and potentially causing problems like excess humidity you can properly seal the attic of an old house.
Insulating the attic and roof.