Installing baffles in a attic where the insulation has already been installed.
Attic battles tight attic.
It provides an air tight high performance scuttle door that is more energy efficient than pull down ladders.
It s generally 3 to 4 times what you ll pay for blown cellulose or fiberglass.
The big disadvantage with spray foam is cost.
I d blow insulation on the attic floor after air sealing of course.
There is one major caveat to the effectiveness of an attic fan.
You must have a tight seal between your living space and your attic to get an energy efficiency boost.
As with attic floor insulation moisture and heat removal are the reasons for creating proper air movement.
If you don t have hvac and ducts in the attic spray foam on the roofline isn t really necessary.
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Most homeowners and builders don t recognize how much conditioned air escapes through an attic access.
This one manufactured by battic door maintains the house s air barrier.
The foam block should sit flush over the exterior sheathing on the outside and the interior drywall on the inside.
Run baffles the entire length of the rafter bay from the soffit vent to the ridge vent.
Just a few pointers and ideas that may make this crappy job a little easier.
Air seal the attic baffle once the attic baffle is fixed in place seal the drywall edge against the interior wall with a bead of foam sealant then fit one of the foam blocks horizontally over it.
The single biggest leakiest hole in most houses is the attic access.
The kit includes a wood frame preinstalled trim and an insulating door.
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The access is in the ceiling probably in a closet and no one notices the draft.
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Often attic accesses are no more than a piece of painted plywood on a couple of cleats.