Want to know how to insulate an attic? This expert advice shows you step-by-step how to insulate a finished or an unfinished attic.
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 stairs can leak as much air as is supplied by a regular bedroom air duct....
Tips on how to insulate your attic to avoid losing heatC. DWIGHT BARNETT
My old home has knob and tube wiring in the attic floor. There is no insulation over it and I'm am losing a lot of heat. What's the best way to insulate over knob and tube wiring? Marcus B. Northern Michigan Adding insulation over knob and tube wiring can be dangerous and you have...
Insulation The Trouble With Attic Kneewalls 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...
It's far better to insulate your home and reduce the heat losses. That way, you'll need to use your heating much less. The great thing about home insulation is that it usually pays for itself quite quickly in lower fuel bills. Before long, it's even making you money! And it's ...
Insulate Recessed Ceiling Lights If recessed ceiling lights are installed on the lower floor’s roof, they must be insulated. These lights can produce a surprising amount of heat, contributing to the ice dam problem. Address Folding Stair Openings The stairs you pull down to enter your attic mu...
have burst. You’ll need to use most of your senses, as leaks may be occurring out of sight. Be extra vigilant in laundry rooms, kitchens, bathrooms (as well as rooms nearby), and unheated spaces like garages, basements, attics, and crawl spaces. Don’t forget to check outside, ...
Upgrading Attic Insulation Cleaning and Maintenance Water Conservation Sealing the Interior Once the exterior of the home is sealed as well as possible, it is valuable to do the same to the inside as well. Below are some basic guidelines on areas you can secure to keep heat and air conditioni...
Your attic needs to be easily accessible to fulfill its function well. Pull-down stairs won’t be appropriate in this case, and you’ll need a permanent staircase. You also have to decide where the loft stairs will begin and check how much space they will need. If you decide to build ...