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.
Proper way to insulate attic.
Insulate and air seal any knee walls vertical walls with attic space directly behind them in your home as well.
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.
That means insulating the attic floor only not the walls and having vents in the roof.
This guide to proper attic insulation includes tips on vent areas right side up puckers loose or compressed insulation animal nests mold and more.
If it is located in a conditioned part of the house also remember to insulate and air seal your attic access.
While wearing dust mask and gloves carry r 38 batts of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the attic.
A finished attic should be insulated much like the rest of the house with insulation in the walls and ceiling.
Insulating the attic is a surefire way to warm your home this winter.
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.
To meet all three goals insulating your finished attic ventilating the roof and maximizing headroom use a combination of dense batt insulation rigid foam sheeting and air chutes.
How to insulate a finished attic.
Lay the batts across the ceiling joists covering the existing insulation.
Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva and host kevin o connor explain how to insulate an attic.
But other home maintenance tasks can also defend your house and all of its inhabitants from chilly weather and blustering winds.