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.
There are a few good reasons to remove old insulation in a home. Most homeowners choose to remove insulation when animals have contaminated the attic insulation or when they choose to upgrade to new insulation. Insulation removal is a very hard job but companies’ designing and creating insulation...
Tips on how to insulate your attic to avoid losing heatC. DWIGHT BARNETT
You may hear the terms cold insulation and warm insulation when you’re researching your options to insulate your attic. These terms do not refer to a type of insulation or a material. Rather, they refer to where the insulation is installed. Cold insulation is installed on the floor of your...
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...
Loose cellulose R-value: 3.1 to 3.8 per inch of thickness Where to use: Blown into Attics Blown into wall cavities Cost: Loose-Fill Fiberglass $0.62 – $1.46 per cubic foot. To check the price of the Cellulose Blow-in Insulation on Amazon,click here ...
Proper airflow is crucial in preventing moisture build-up within your attic. Therefore, ensure that there is adequate ventilation in line with your efforts to insulate an attic. Regular Inspection After installing blown-in cellulose insulation, it is essential to inspect whether its efficacy is reta...
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...
A properly insulated attic floor will prevent heated air in the rooms below from flowing into the attic. It's equally important to caulk all ceiling penetrations—holes around pipes, ducts, and wires—and to place an insulated cover over the attic hatchway or stairway. 🛠 Got more questions...
Condensation on the refrigerant lines exterior sections is usually harmless if the unit sits on the ground, but the system will have to work harder, and waste energy to compensate for lack of the insulation. Refrigerant lines insulation should be also installed properly at furnace plenum (ductwork...