How To Lay Batt Insulation In Attic

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How to lay batt insulation in attic.

This video will show how to insulate an attic step by step with precut batts and rolls. Don t cover can lights unless they are rated for contact with insulation. While wearing dust mask and gloves carry r 38 batts of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the attic. Lay the batts across the ceiling joists covering the existing insulation.

Once the old insulation has been removed and the attic is cleaned the installation of the new insulation can begin. Review the tools and supplies you ll need for the job and we can take you there. The first step in the insulation process involves cutting and laying onto the floor both the vapor barrier depending on climate and batt insulation. Use cardboard or rigid foam baffles to keep soffit vents open.

This allows the termination of the batt in an area. Lay the batts perpendicular to the joists so they do not compress the insulation below. Continue laying down the insulation making sure the batts are pressed tightly together at all edge and end. It s safer to build a small enclosure with hardware cloth or plywood to keep loose insulation away from lights and exhaust fans.

Choose your insulation type. Typically this is done either by placing batt or roll insulation in between the ceiling joists or by using a blower to blow loose fill insulation in between the joists. Calculate how much you need. Insulating your attic is a great way to provide that extra layer that your house needs in order to make your home as comfortable as possible.