Attic Insulation Between The Rafters

If your attic is going to be converted into livable space then you will need to insulate the roof rafters.

Attic insulation between the rafters.

Push the insulation in place between the rafters but be careful not to compress the material. Place the plastic sheeting on top of the rolled insulation. 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. Install ventilation baffles into the space between the rafters before you install the insulation usually by stapling into place.

2d extend insulation into joist space to reduce air flows. Once you have these in place measure the length of the spaces between your rafters. 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. For rolled insulation place it between roof rafters.

Https youtu be w4mkphzmqxw contact us restorat. Then feed the rolled insulation under wires and pipe if either is present. 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. 2 snap a chalk line between the length measurements.

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. Cut each piece of insulation an inch or two longer than needed to assure a snug fit. Time to get the insulation finished and get this place warm.