Adding Insulation To Attic Rafters

Working on your knees in an attic for long periods of time can be very hot and tiring.

Adding insulation to attic rafters.

Consider using high density r 30 batts which are as thick as r 25 batts but fit into 2x10 framing. Rafter vents come in 4 foot lengths and 14 1 2 and 22 1 2 inch widths for different rafter spacings. Find your zone on the map and then use the chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic walls floors and crawlspaces. I added insulation to my attic rafters and plugged the space between the outdoors and my attic with insulation.

Like many other building materials insulating spray foams for use on roof rafters and attic surfaces come with advantages and disadvantages. Attic hatch or door. Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120. It lowered my heating bill by 150 month but i ve seen some information that i may have made a mistake by cutting off the airflow in my attic.

Rafter vents should be placed in your attic ceiling in between the rafters at the point where your attic ceiling meets your attic floor. For instance if the roof has 2 by 6 rafters and you want r 30 insulation which is standard in many communities you can add a 2 by 4 which will give you an 9 inch rafter space. Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door.

To install the rafter vents staple them directly to the roof decking. Figure the rafter depth needed to provide the desired r value. By reducing energy. Pull down stair or ladder.

You can also add rigid foam insulation under the rafters which adds r value and eliminates thermal bridging through wood rafters. However rigid foam insulation must be covered with a fire rated material when used on the interior of a building. Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic. Now that you ve air sealed your attic and basement check your attic insulation levels and add more if necessary.

In part 7 you ll learn how to insulate the attic rafters. The relatively costly application for example can also save money by lowering your energy bills and enabling you to add your own insulation with a contractor s help.