Fill your space with insulation.
How to install insulation in attic.
Friction fit insulation snugly between and parallel to all standard and narrow attic framing members.
Soffits are part of the overall.
Connect the hose to the insulation machine.
Connect the hose to the blown in insulation machine.
To install insulation batts and blankets if using insulation with a vapor retardant facing install the material with the vapor retardant side down.
If you re installing additional insulation in an attic that s already insulated use unfaced insulation that doesn t have a vapor barrier.
Ensure ends of insulation are butted together and flush to underside of framing.
Choose your insulation type.
So if you re installing insulation in an attic that doesn t have any used faced insulation and put the paper side down toward the ceiling.
Check pipes and vents.
Old insulation is removed and the attic space is cleaned out.
How to install fiberglass insulation step 1.
Begin at a wall and work toward the center of the attic floor or the entryway carefully placing insulation between joists and ensuring a snug fit.
Continue to fill the attic.
While wearing dust mask and gloves carry r 38 batts of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the attic.
Then feed 1 2 a.
Installing attic insulation requires first preparing the surfaces around the attic entry to ensure that any contaminants in the attic aren t spread throughout the home.
Ensure insulation extends to the outside edge of the exterior top plates and is flush against any ventilation dams baffles.
Next any stored belongings or debris in the attic are removed and stored in a safe location that is out of the way.
Raise the floor to create storage space.
Begin laying in.
Lay down boards or plywood sheeting to help you be able to walk safely in the attic space.
Lay the batts across the ceiling joists covering the existing insulation.
Before installing determine the insulation material best suited for your home.