Blown In Attic Rafters

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.

Blown in attic rafters.

Roughly a quarter of the average home s heat is lost through the roof. We are planing to finished the attic and insulate the roof. Cellulose blown in ceiling insulation is a good choice for diyers. Your attic should have a certain amount of insulation in it and the recommended level of insulation for your attic is dependent on where you live.

First things first you need to go up into your attic inspect the condition of the insulation and calculate the current level of insulation. You also don t see any gaps that allow you to see all the way down to the ceiling drywall. Working on your knees in an attic for long periods of time can be very hot and tiring. The attic now with went and attic floor insulation.

Rafters are 2 6 16inches between. This is a safe first step to retaining heat and saving energy. Follow the instructions printed on each bag of insulation and. Rather than insulating the whole home and potentially causing problems like excess humidity you can properly seal the attic of an old house.

The photo above shows an attic insulated with blown cellulose. 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 roof is gable there are no soffit or ridge wents. Blown in cellulose is an environmentally friendly material made from recycled newspaper so it s easier on your skin and lungs.

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. You will be covered from head to toe in clothing and gear. That s because blown insulation is great at filling the gaps and giving you a good complete layer of. Notice how you don t see any of the ceiling framing down at the ceiling level.

Sloping attic rafters in order to distribute the insulation evenly. Gaps in the attic or between the lower floors and the. In part 7 you ll learn how to insulate the attic rafters. Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic.

Inspecting your attic insulation. What is best way to insulate the attic to make it livable and avoid mold problem. Our teams recently helped a homeowner clean up after burst pipes in the attic. The situation was made much worse by the attic s blown in cellulose insulation.

We start with this common type of insulation and a word of caution. 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. Thanks for your time and help.