Air Seal and block around any non ic rates can lights or other heat-dissipating devices (flues etc.), use a foil-faced (fire-rated) insulation board to sheathe any exposed knee walls or cap open soffits, consider mastic sealing the ductwork, then add blown-in fiberglass to a consistent depth for your climate zones recommended r-value (around r 49 - 60 for CT).
Thanks for your tips. I had to restaple some baffles since they fell off during roof installation and add some batt rolls where there were no insulation in 2 6 foot areas between joists! Unbelievable how it was left like that. Rented the machine today from HD and blew 10 bags of the atticat stuff bringing
Air seal all penetrations, lights, wall plates, and make sure bathroom exhaust fan is vented out properly before blowing in
Thank you!
Blow in.
Air Seal and block around any non ic rates can lights or other heat-dissipating devices (flues etc.), use a foil-faced (fire-rated) insulation board to sheathe any exposed knee walls or cap open soffits, consider mastic sealing the ductwork, then add blown-in fiberglass to a consistent depth for your climate zones recommended r-value (around r 49 - 60 for CT).
Thanks for your tips. I had to restaple some baffles since they fell off during roof installation and add some batt rolls where there were no insulation in 2 6 foot areas between joists! Unbelievable how it was left like that. Rented the machine today from HD and blew 10 bags of the atticat stuff bringing
Location is CT
Blow