Putting Insulation In Attic Ceiling

Air migrates from warmer spaces toward colder spaces and insulation is designed to help prevent or at least slow that migration.

Putting insulation in attic ceiling.

Work from the perimeter of the attic toward the door or hatch so that you don t trample all over the insulation you just put in. If you have an attic there are quick ways to insulate the ceiling from above after drywalling it. Typical ceiling insulation involves spreading either loose fill or batt the term commonly used for blanket insulation within the attic or airspace of a home. You could see your energy bills go down by as much as 15 to 25 percent depending on your climate and existing levels of insulation.

But saving 1 000 or more with blown in ceiling insulation will make up for your aching back. Covers topics from hatches to ventilation baffles and provides links to publications and videos for more information. Lay the batts across the ceiling joists covering the existing insulation. Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.

Find your zone on the map and then use the chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic walls floors and crawlspaces. R value is a measure of insulation s ability to resist heat traveling through it. The long term payoff of insulating an attic is impressive too. Insulation level are specified by r value.

The higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. Your home needs at least some type of insulation to keep the interior temperature of your home regulated regardless of the specific climate you live in. And you may also qualify for a tax credit on the blown in. Commonly used for diy projects they work well in open spaces like attic floors.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva and host kevin o connor explain how to insulate an attic. If you don t have an attic however there is. Determine the type of insulation needed for your attic. Batt and roll insulation also called blanket insulation are designed to fit between joists and wall stud cavities.

It covers specific information on attic insulation and ceiling insulation that will assist with proper installation to meet resnet grade 1 criteria for fiberglass and mineral wool batt insulation. While wearing dust mask and gloves carry r 38 batts of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the attic. How to put insulation in a ceiling before drywall. Always cover the tops of the ceiling joists to make sure the insulation is deep enough to reach your target r value and to prevent thermal bridging the heat loss that occurs through the wood framing.