Then feed the rolled insulation under wires and pipe if either is present.
How to insulate the attic rafters.
Use closed cell foam it green for attic rafters.
Staple it to the rafters or scabbed on boards with a staple gun so that the paper backing is toward the interior of the room to act as a vapor barrier.
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To install insulation batts and blankets.
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Make sure it is flush against the wood as even a 1 inch gap can cause a 20 percent heating loss.
Lay a two by four on top temporarily compressing the insulation to a manageable.
Installing a vapor barrier.
For rolled insulation place it between roof rafters.
Attic insulation is installed in the floor of the attic so you ll need to do a few things to make the process straightforward.
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To cut blanket style insulation place the product over a piece of plywood with its paper or foil side down.
To install loose fill insulation.
Attach baffles to the bottom of the roof sheathing the plywood or solid wood strips onto which roofing material was installed.
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Place the plastic sheeting on top of the rolled insulation.
Place planks 1 by 6 or 1 by 8 or plywood sheaths across floor joists to improve your mobility in the attic.
Don a long sleeved shirt safety glasses gloves and a dust mask to prevent irritating fiberglass from reacting with.
Use 3 8 inch heavy duty staples every six inches.
Attach the insulation to the rafter scab board by the paper flange so as not to compress the fiberglass.