Attic Insulation

Attic insulation assumes a critical part in home energy performance. Indeed, most building researchers agree that the attic should be the first "target" area for insulation and air-sealing upgrades. Most homes are worked with code-required minimum degrees of attic insulation that are far beneath current recommendations laid out by the U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Homeowners considering an attic insulation upgrade have a number of different insulation materials to consider. Every attic insulating choice enjoys distinct benefits and constraints. Understanding these pros and cons can assist you with selecting the best insulation upgrade for your attic.

Fiberglass batts

Fiberglass batt insulation is popular on the grounds that it's affordable and universally accessible. Regardless old enough, many houses have attics insulated with fiberglass batts. The batts are regularly installed between attic floor joists, and unfaced batts are more typical than confronted batts in attic installations.

PROS: More affordable than other kinds of attic insulation. Best kind of insulation for DIYers to install. In contrast to blown insulation, batts can be lifted up and moved to provide admittance to the ceiling beneath, can lights and ceiling-mounted vent fans. Existing batt insulation can frequently be left set up when blown insulation is added to increase overall R-value in the attic.