Attic Insulation Forum

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Attic insulation forum.

Type and material of your insulation. I will be working on an attic conversion and need some advice on insulation products and installation. When installed properly both types of insulation fill all of the nooks and crannies in a space and. If you think you re among the 90 of us homes that are under insulated 1 performing a simple insulation inspection will help you determine your insulation needs.

Home message board information classifieds features video boat reviews boat diy. According to home advisor insulating your attic can cost between 1700 to 2100. Closed cell and open cell aka 2 pound and pound respectively. They sport insulation values of approximately r 6 5 and r 3 6 per inch respectively.

Choose from two types. Radiant heat transfer is not stopped by regular insulation so many people will do a radiant barrier in the attic. Having the correct amount of attic insulation can help you maintain a comfortable temperature throughout your home and help save money on your energy bills plus prevent major issues like ice dams in the winter. Contractor or insulation installer s fee.

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. There is already a floor installed and the homeowners have installed an air conditioner for. This is a home built approximately 1890 and is a 3 wye brick building until you get to the attic spaces. Spray foam offers the best attic insulation performance available.

Most of that space is framed construction. Going to be getting some quotes to top up attic insulation and wanted to ensure ask correct questions. 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.