The paper facing should always face toward the inside of the home.
Where should insulation in an unfinished attic be laid.
How to insulate an unfinished attic you need a little more on top.
In unfinished attic spaces insulate between and over the floor joists to seal off living spaces below.
In an unfinished attic the goal of insulation is to keep the rooms below cool in summer and warm in winter.
Kim asks on your show you said that when insulating under a floor the paper facing should face up against the flooring.
That means insulating the attic floor only not the walls and having vents in the roof.
Why can t i install it the other way regardless of whether insulation is installed in a wall attic or crawlspace.
Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material.
With a finished attic insulation must help keep the attic areas comfortable.
How to insulate a finished attic.
The batting material must be faced and at least as thick as.
Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.
Unfinished or uninsulated attics need a layer of protection against air migration.
Install batting between the attic s floor joists.
The numbered areas shown in the illustration are as follows.
For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.