Attic Insulation Batt Or Blown

The only time it might come in handy is if the room in need of soundproofing is in the attic.

Attic insulation batt or blown.

When insulating an attic space many homeowners ask us which is better blown in or batt insulation. You d need a thickness of. That s because blown insulation is great at filling the gaps and giving you a good complete layer of insulation. When blown into attics and wall spaces loose fill fiberglass offers an average r 2 5 thermal value per inch the higher the number the greater the insulating effect.

Blown in insulation requires a professional. From a soundproofing perspective blown insulation is not really going to do that much good. That is about the only location that this insulation is used anymore as it is distributed uniquely. The main benefit of blown insulation is that it is a much more consistent type of insulation.

The photo above shows an attic insulated with blown cellulose. We use both blown in and batt insulation depending on the situation at hand. Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation. Batt insulation take time to read this column.

We offer our review of the three most popular types of attic insulation with a look at each one s pros and cons. Batt insulation is that it is a form of loose fill insulation as opposed to a flexible blanket. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product. Notice how you don t see any of the ceiling framing down at the ceiling level.

Understanding insulation your options for attic insulation range from radiant barriers to sheets of mineral wool but most homeowners stick with products made from cellulose or fiberglass. Fiberglass is just that thin fibers of glass that trap air. Attic insulation is accomplished with either fiberglass blankets batt or blown in insulation. Blown in insulation the first difference in blown in vs.

Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material. Before choosing blown vs. It is sold in bags and made of materials that are of varying degrees of recycled. I don t know about that but it s a common insulation material that works much better in the blown form than in batts.

The answer is it depends. Blown in spray foam batts and blankets. Batt insulation is available at home centers and lumberyards. You also don t see any gaps that allow you to see all the way down to the ceiling drywall.

Cellulose is recycled newsprint treated with a fire retardant. Most attics are insulated with blown in loose cellulose r 3 5 per inch blown in loose fiberglass r 2 5 per inch or fiberglass batts r 3 2 per inch.