Attic renovations can be much more than meets the eye.
Attic renovation insulation.
You can do this yourself or hire a professional cleaning and insulation service to give your attic the clean slate it needs.
If your attic already has insulation it is probably useless for your intended attic remodel.
The best type of insulation depends on the roof framing system and future plans for the attic.
Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.
Because that insulation is below your feet between the joists.
The structural elements are usually exposed in these areas which makes it easy to see what type of insulation you have and to measure its depth or thickness inches.
A bedroom dressing area and master bathroom.
Since heat rises most of the house s warmth escapes through the ceiling.
Today s attic remodels increasingly are getting foam insulation sprayed between the rafters before installation of drywall.
Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.
To many the attic is an unclaimed portion of their home ready to be converted to bedrooms baths or even rec rooms.
Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer.
To give the bathroom a spa like feel luxe features were added like a soaker tub a frameless shower enclosure a new toilet complete with heated seat and led lights marble and glass mosaic tiles and a crystal chandelier.
Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material.
The attic was insulated in two stages.
Check the attic walls and floors adjacent to an unheated space like a garage or basement.
June 30 2009 attic.
Cleaning out the attic.
You ll need to remove your stuff clean any water damage damage from rodent or pest problems and possibly remove insulation.
When he returned he installed extruded foam board insulation on the cathedral slopes and ceilings along with the vapor barrier.
This attic was divided into three zones.
For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.
Before renovation you ll need to clear out your attic.