Installing Batting In Attic

When you reach the end of a line pull the insulation back slightly then place it on a joist so there is a solid surface to cut on.

Installing batting in attic.

Hi cheryl the paper facing on insulation has an asphalt layer which acts as a vapor barrier. Loose fill insulation fibers are packaged in bags and blown in place to the desired depth and density using special. Before installing determine the insulation material best suited for your home. You only want one vapor barrier in your attic and it should be as close to the ceiling as possible to prevent warm moist air from coming up from the heated house and condensing when it hits the cold air in the attic.

The batting material must be faced and at least as thick as the joists are wide so the batting is nearly flush with the top of the joists. Measure the size of the area you want to cover width and height. When rolling the insulation cut it to length using a utility knife. In this video we ll talk about how to insulate an attic with pre cut fiberglass batts and rolls along with all the tools and precautions you ll need along the way.

Choose your insulation type and material 1. Install batting between the attic s floor joists. Insulating an attic with batts and rolls. When installing multiple layers of insulation for optimal thermal performance install the first layer bottom layer parallel to attic framing members and flush with both bottom and top.

While wearing dust mask and gloves carry r 38 batts of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the attic. Next any stored belongings or debris in the attic are removed and stored in a safe location that is out of the way. Choose your insulation type. Go to a home improvement building supply with your measurements to purchase the insulation needed.

Begin laying in the insulation starting at an area farthest from the attic access image 1. Both layers combined must equal at least the required r value. Calculate how much you need. Also measure the depth of the studs most are.

Installing attic insulation requires first preparing the surfaces around the attic entry to ensure that any contaminants in the attic aren t spread throughout the home. Old insulation is removed and the attic space is cleaned out. Lay the batts across the ceiling joists covering the existing insulation. Install the second layer top layer perpendicular to attic framing members.

Continue laying down the insulation making sure the batts are pressed tightly together at all edge and end.