Insulating Old Roof Rafters

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Insulating old roof rafters. Check here for energy star recommendations. Unless you re using mineral wool insulation or your fixtures are rated safe for contact with any type of insulation don t allow the material to touch or cover recessed cans or lights from the floor below it s a fire hazard. Depending on your climate an r value between 38 and 60 is optimal. Insulating between rafters will do no good because the attic should be ventilated and the rafter insulation would be between two unheated spaces.

If 180mm is to be installed then 100mm board might be introduced between the rafters there has to be a minimum 25mm air gap between the insulation and the underside of the tiles or slates with an 80mm board running across the rafters. Ceiling insulation refers to any type of insulation installed within the floor nearest to the roof structure of the home. Roof insulation refers to the practice of installing insulation on the roof slope both above and below the rafters. You can add insulation to the floor.

Look for water stains on the roof sheathing or damp or moldy spots on attic joists and existing insulation as a clue to where leaks might be. Https youtu be w4mkphzmqxw contact us restorat. With a warm roof the usual process is to split the insulation into two layers. Check out our how to video at the link below.

If you have a solid floor covering the roof rafters use the claw end of a hammer to pull the floor up in several locations and blow the insulation under the boards. Batts in the rafters. This old house recommends not depending on your attic floor space to be an extra storage space. Time to get the insulation finished and get this place warm.

The resulting buildup of moisture can soak the insulation nullifying its r value foster the growth of mold or even rot the framing. If your attic is going to be converted into livable space then you will need to insulate the roof rafters. Replace the floorboards and then spray more insulation on top of it. Once air leaks have been addressed you can add insulation.

Batt insulation can be added to the underside of the roof between rafters and a layer of batt or loose insulation can be added over the attic flooring. For rolled insulation place it between roof rafters.