How to Insulate an Attic Access Written byLet's Insulate,October 16th, 2014 The attic access door is, typically, one of the largest sources of air leakage in your house. The US Department of Energy states, on its website, that a gap as small as 1/4 inch around your pull-down attic...
Tips on how to insulate your attic to avoid losing heatC. DWIGHT BARNETT
When it comes to home comfort and energy efficiency, one often overlooked but crucial area is the attic. Properly insulating your attic roof rafters can make a significant difference in maintaining a cozy and efficient home. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the importance of attic...
I brought in my cellulose blowing machine and filled the attic with a whole lot of cellulose insulation. Dave mentioned running theOSB(oriented strand board) up higher than the top of the short kneewalls to create an
When a change of ceiling height or tray ceiling creates a short attic kneewall, you need to ensure it gets air sealed and insulated properly. Allison Bailes In an unconditioned attic, knee walls that are open to the living space below act like a chimney chase. Unless they are air sealed...
The length of time it will take to fully insulate all the ductwork in your attic, basement and/or crawl space completely depends on how much ductwork you have in your home. It is not an extremely long process, so you can probably complete the project in a day or two. If you hire the...
How To...; 1 Insulate an attic access 2 Address a failing brick facade 3 Protect a pet during renovation 4 Diagnose beetle infestationJeanne Huber