Attic Insulation Between The Rafters

Then feed the rolled insulation under wires and pipe if either is present.

Attic insulation between the rafters.

Place the plastic sheeting on top of the rolled insulation. Once you have these in place measure the length of the spaces between your rafters. Measure the length and width between two rafters in your attic and transfer the measurements to a 4 ft by 8 ft of rigid foam insulation board. In finished attic rooms with or without dormer insulate 2a between the studs of knee walls 2b between the studs and rafters of exterior walls and roof 2c and ceilings with cold spaces above.

Time to get the insulation finished and get this place warm. For rolled insulation place it between roof rafters. Check out our how to video at the link below. Https youtu be w4mkphzmqxw contact us restorat.

Install ventilation baffles into the space between the rafters before you install the insulation usually by stapling into place. Make sure it is flush against the wood as even a 1 inch gap can cause a 20 percent heating loss. Use your straightedge to compress the insulation before cutting and use a very sharp utility knife to assure a good straight cut across the fiberglass batt. Push the insulation in place between the rafters but be careful not to compress the material.

If your attic is going to be converted into livable space then you will need to insulate the roof rafters. 2 snap a chalk line between the length measurements. 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.