Hold Insulation Off Of Roof

The general consensus is if in doubt attic insulation takes priority over direct roof insulation.

Hold insulation off of roof.

How to keep blow in insulation out of soffits. It s easier to knock out in a weekend and it. Board into the void between the rafters from the underside until it is tight against the bottom of the first layer of insulation. If you have already finished off your attic space and you need to add some insulation you still have options.

To hold the boards in place use battens along the side of the rafters. Box out light fixtures. With a lot of help from martin thank you very much. Water is insulation s enemy.

I may be a bit more enterprising diyer than most but that s probably an age factor be 67 next month so i don t worry about mistakes either i ll fix em or be gone before they matter. Roof insulation been there done that. Roof decking insulation is a common method of providing yet another insulating barrier between the metal on top and the attic space. When you re having your roof replaced insulation can be added underneath.

I tore the roof off half of this house last fall. Pitched roof over rafter insulation. It creates a breeding ground for mold and mildew and ruins the air trapping pockets that block heat flow. Vents placed in the underside of the roof s overhang or soffit provide a means for air to get into the attic to help cool it in the summer months.