Attic Insulation Forum

And open top attics are not usually vapor barriered in the first place they depend on roof venting to release any moisture that comes through from the house.

Attic insulation forum.

Going to be getting some quotes to top up attic insulation and wanted to ensure ask correct questions. Attic insulation is the biggest impact energy improvement you can make on your home when your insulation is poor. Cellulose above plaster ceiling. Do i need to get one of these insulation companies out or can my polish carpenter handyman friend just lay kingspan insulation in the attic for me the rolled stuff.

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Around here i see it done mostly because of summer heat gain that is not wanted in the house although it would also reduce radiant heat loss in the winter. Present paper near hatch says r30 fibreglass put in however based on depth of insulation it seems less possibly due to fibreglass compressing over time. Even with added insulation and venting you still get t opportunity he ice dams if the ceiling is leaking a lot of air. We have been installing owens corning insulation in attics for almost two decades.

I tend to agree with the other forum spray in foam doesn t work very well alongside fiberglass batts. If its in the attic between the roof and the insulation then its likely it got damaged during the insulation work. The house is 2 bedroomed and is 860sq feet so i don t know who much insulation i will need for the attic. What would it roughly cost to get the attic insulated.

Wed aug 31 2016 6 06 pm. Understanding attic insulation types and energy savings. Ask your questions regarding the exterior of your house siding roofing etc. So it will not be easy to install a vapor barrier from the attic space if that is an option.

Would prefer to diy but getting over a sports injury. Radiant heat transfer is not stopped by regular insulation so many people will do a radiant barrier in the attic. Damaging attic ducts with blown in insulation. Hey there glad to hear you re working on such a high return project.

In minnesota the code requires air sealing if you are adding attic insulation. This is all we do. An insulated attic is easy to do and saves a load of heat. Basically it cost the least and helps the most.