How To Insulate Low Single Story Attic

Add foam to the edges to keep it air sealed.

How to insulate low single story attic. To build a catwalk you would usually elevate a section of the framing perhaps with 2x6s installed at 90 degrees to the joists and you would install osb or plywood on top of the elevated framing. Cost effective way to save energy with this old house general contractor tom silva. The best way to insulate attic doors is to make a pillow made of insulation batting. This old house general contractor tom silva and host kevin o connor demonstrate the proper way to insulate an attic.

To insulate an attic get some batting made out of mineral wool fiberglass or recycled foam. Insulating a finished attic there are two basic ways to insulate a finished attic. If only the living space will be insulated wrap the insulation around the room s walls and ceiling and then continue along the floor of the non living space. This is the best way to save money and energy in your home.

See below for a shopping list and tools. You ll want to buy enough batting to lay at least 10 to 14 inches over the entire space. If you need regular access to your attic it makes sense to build a catwalk before you insulate the floor of your attic. Did you know that 42 of the energy used in homes goes to space heating.

To cut blanket style insulation place the product over a piece of plywood with its paper or foil side down. Measure first before you stick it onto the attic door with tape. Additionally purchase some loose fill insulation to insulate corners and angles where the batting won t fit. While wearing dust mask and gloves carry r 38 batts of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the attic.

Woodie s will show you how to insulate your attic. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to this old house. Continue laying down the insulation making sure the batts are pressed tightly together at all edge and end.