Attic Insluation Paper Down Issues

C an it simply be sprayed with a flame retardent or covered with dry wall or other non flammable covering.

Attic insluation paper down issues.

Attic insulation problems and solutions part 2. I need some input as to how to write this up or if it is allowed here in florida thanks. Do the air sealing. Fiberglass insulation against roof deck plus moisture roof failure.

These thermal defects undermine the r value of your attic insulation. R value simply means resistance to heat flow. First the kraft paper is a vapor retarder meant to reduce the potential for moisture problems caused by diffusion. Easy answer first yes the paper should go down towards the warm house in our climate zone.

Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120. Pull down stair or ladder. If left unaddressed these problems have the potential to sicken your loved ones. Insulation problems related to age include old and deteriorating insulation to fallen insulation within the attic s interior walls.

Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic. Even if the attic space is unheated it typically is warmer than the. We are purchasing a used home soon but the inspection report says that the attic insulation paper side is facing down into the crawl space and should be removed replaced since the paper side states that it is flammable. I grew up on cape cod and the air was so heavy.

Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic. Insulation may also be affected by other factors such as harbored allergens toxins or mold. Stop worrying so much about vapor retarders. 5 missing insulation equals 54 drop in r value.

Attic hatch or door. I see a lot of paper faced insulation laid over existing insulation in attics with paper exposed. There is a label right on the paper that says this is wrong due to flamablity. Is your client close to the ocean.

Posted on december 20 2011 by t d. Sounds like a good idea but the vast majority of moisture problems are caused by air leakage not diffusion even in places like maine. Blowing insulation into walls is best left to the pros because it involves drilling into stud spaces that may contain electrical.