How Insulate An Attic Ceiling

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva and host kevin o connor explain how to insulate an attic.

How insulate an attic ceiling.

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. If you have an attic there are quick ways to insulate the ceiling from above after drywalling it. Ensure ends of insulation are butted together and flush to underside of framing. In unfinished attic spaces insulate between and over the floor joists to seal off living spaces below.

With a finished attic insulation must help keep the attic areas comfortable. A finished attic should be insulated much like the rest of the house with insulation in the walls and ceiling. 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. Stand on a ladder and using a caulk gun seal any areas where there is visible wiring or plumbing.

Insulate a cathedral ceiling by ensuring there is no opportunity for drafts to get into the room. If you don t have an attic however there is. If the air distribution is in the attic space then consider insulating the rafters to move the distribution into the conditioned space. How to put insulation in a ceiling before drywall.

Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation. Check the joists and wall plates for any holes or openings. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices. Ensure conditioned attic insulation strategy is compliant with local.

Your home needs at least some type of insulation to keep the interior temperature of your home regulated regardless of the specific climate you live in. Ensure insulation extends to the outside edge of the exterior top plates and to the peak of the cathedral ceiling. Typical ceiling insulation involves spreading either loose fill or batt the term commonly used for blanket insulation within the attic or airspace of a home. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.

Seal all ceiling openings. That means insulating the attic floor only not the walls and having vents in the roof. Friction fit insulation between and parallel to the attic framing members. 1a attic access door.

Lay the batts across the ceiling joists covering the existing insulation.