It s a diy project you can tackle in a weekend and the savings you ll get add up every year says toh general contractor tom silva.
Proper way to insulate attic.
If you re finishing your attic insulating it to the proper r value can cause a dramatic loss of headroom if you limit yourself to fiberglass batts.
Before insulating seal any air leaks and make roof and other necessary repairs.
A finished attic should be insulated much like the rest of the house with insulation in the walls and ceiling.
But if you ve got an unfinished attic giving it proper insulation is one of the simplest ways to keep a lid on your heating bill this season.
How to insulate a finished attic.
While wearing dust mask and gloves carry r 38 batts of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the attic.
Insulating the attic is a surefire way to warm your home this winter.
With a finished attic insulation must help keep the attic areas comfortable.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva and host kevin o connor explain how to insulate an attic.
Insulate and air seal any knee walls vertical walls with attic space directly behind them in your home as well.
This guide to proper attic insulation includes tips on vent areas right side up puckers loose or compressed insulation animal nests mold and more.
Lay the batts across the ceiling joists covering the existing insulation.
That means insulating the attic floor only not the walls and having vents in the roof.
But other home maintenance tasks can also defend your house and all of its inhabitants from chilly weather and blustering winds.
If it is located in a conditioned part of the house also remember to insulate and air seal your attic access.