Check pipes and vents.
How to install batt insulation attic.
What you are going to want to do is measure the diameter of the pipes in your attic and then buy pipe insulation to fit the size.
To apply it simply cut it along the side of the insulation slip it over the pipes and then re seal it with tape.
Next any stored belongings or debris in the attic are removed and stored in a safe location that is out of the way.
Calculate how much you need.
Make sure that the entire lengths of the pipes are covered to ensure maximum protection.
Old insulation is removed and the attic space is cleaned out.
While wearing dust mask and gloves carry r 38 batts of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the attic.
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.
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Lay the batts across the ceiling joists covering the existing insulation.
Before installing determine the insulation material best suited for your home.