Insulation

Without insulation your house will be freezing and cold!

How to install insulation?

1. Fiberglass, cellulose, and rock wool are the most common types on insulators for your home

2. Batt and Rock insulation and Loose fill insulation works best in an attic setting

3. Determine the needed R - Value

4. Install two layers of insulation

5. Determine how much insulation you will need in your attic

6. Prepare before installation

7. Prevent moisture problems

8. Seal air gaps to prevent heat loss

9. Create barriers around heater flues to prevent a fire hazard.

10. Apply the high-temperature caulk around the flue.

11. Cut tabs along the edges of a piece of sheet metal and form it around the pipe to create a dam. Staple the tabs to the ceiling to hold the barrier in place.

12. Check your recessed lights to see if they’re rated Type-IC

13. Build a box with drywall and screws to create a 3-inch space around the fixture.

14. Insulate skylight passages.

15. After securing the insulation, wrap the entire passage with house wrap and seal the seams with house wrap tape.

16. Check the airflow in your attic.

17. Map out utilities before covering everything with insulation.

18. If you intend to use your attic for storage, you’ll need to build a storage deck.

19. Install insulation between the joists.

20. After you’ve installed the insulation, secure plywood to the top of the framework with screws.

21. Add a layer between the joints

22. Continue installing insulation between the joints

23. Install a second layer of installation

24. Begin rolling unfaced insulation the opposite direction of the first layer

25. Continue the installation toward the attic hatch, as close to the hatch

26. Apply adhesive to the back of the hatch and press a piece of rigid foam onto the adhesive.

This information was gathered from Lowes.com. For further information please visit that site.