When it comes to adding or replacing the insulation in your attic there are several types of insulation to choose from.
Attic insulation blown in or rolls.
The insulation itself costs about the same for comparable r values.
Two of the more common forms of insulation are blown in insulation and rolled insulation which is also referred to as batt insulation.
The installer taking his best firefighter pose holds a large hose and blows the chunks into the attic.
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Blow in insulation is difficult for diyers especially for wall cavities.
Blown a better choice is insulation that comes in smaller chunks.
A large machine outside churns the chunks and uses air to blow them up through the hose.
Although both forms of insulation are effective we prefer to work with blown in insulation for a number of reasons.
Batt insulation or about insulation removal and or installation for your home or building we re here to help.
By contrast installing fiberglass batts or rolls while labor intensive is not hard for diyers.
Insulation rolled batts is insulation that comes in strips that fit between wall studs ceiling joist or rafters.
The insulation may come with a paper or foil layer on the outside that is known as a vapor barrier.
With blown in insulation you can expect an r value of 2 2 to 2 7 per inch for fiberglass and between 3 2 and 3 8 per inch of cellulose.
The barrier comes with a little flap on each side that is used to attach the insulation to the stud joist or rafter with staples.
Blown in insulation sometimes referred to as loose fill insulation is insulation literally blown in with a blowing machine.
If you have questions about blown in vs.