Double Insulate Attic

Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.

Double insulate attic.

Insulating an unfinished attic is a simple diy project. In a cooling climate a good blanket of attic insulation helps keep the house cooler and reduces the load on air conditioning equipment. They are the easiest to insulate because the insulation is installed between the framing members or joints of the floor according to the. Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material.

Cellulose is recycled newsprint treated with a fire. A tip for doubling up on attic insulation. The attic floor which is the ceiling of the living space below often already is insulated. An unfinished attic is an attic that is not considered part of the living space.

In really cold climates a third layer of insulation either un faced r 30 or blown in cellulose can be installed on top of the first two layers. Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer. Most attics are insulated with blown in loose cellulose r 3 5 per inch blown in loose fiberglass r 2 5 per inch or fiberglass batts r 3 2 per inch. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.

2d extend insulation into joist space to reduce air flows. If it is and you plan to provide heating and cooling to the finished attic space you need to remove. In attic spaces an additional layer of un faced insulation usually r 30 can be installed on top of the insulation that is between the ceiling joists for an added layer of protection. Share this story via email.

Improper installation can damage attic framing promote mold. So it s time to pay close attention to what s happening up there.