Position the batt of insulation at the outer edge of the attic and roll the batt in the channel between the joists toward the center of the attic.
How to install batt insulation attic.
Before installing determine the insulation material best suited for your home.
While wearing dust mask and gloves carry r 38 batts of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the attic.
Calculate how much you need.
Next any stored belongings or debris in the attic are removed and stored in a safe location that is out of the way.
This allows the termination of the batt in an area.
Installing attic insulation requires first preparing the surfaces around the attic entry to ensure that any contaminants in the attic aren t spread throughout the home.
Choose your insulation type.
Make sure that the entire lengths of the pipes are covered to ensure maximum protection.
Lay the batts across the ceiling joists covering the existing insulation.
Check pipes and vents.
Old insulation is removed and the attic space is cleaned out.