How do you install insulation in attic with flooring?
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at
3:00 pm
I need to put more insulation in my attic. It is finished for storage and has a wood floor. Where do I insulate? Do I just lay it on the floor for the winter and put my boxes on top? Do I need to do something special along the edges? What kind should I use and is there a tip for installing? Thanks!
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yes put your insulation over your floor it does the same job good luck.
You can simply put insulation on top of the flooring but do NOT put anything on top of it. This would crush down the fibers and the trapped air in the fibers is a great part of its R value. You could pull up the flooring and insulate underneath but depending on how thick you want your insulation to be it may be better to put the insulation on top of the floor and then make some shelves for storage. Rememebr the shelves cant crush the insulation either.
If it were me, I would place insulation above in the rafters. You can hold it in place with stiff wire such as cut coat hangers. I would also install faced insulation. It is easier to handle and does not make you itch as much after installation. I hope this helps.
they have a new product much like handy foam but on bigger scale they spray roof rafters makes attic a lot cooler in summer months it is costly but get to keep storage & inprove energy effenicy