Disturbed Insulation In Attic

It is made by pulling strands of glass into thin fibers.

Disturbed insulation in attic.

02 dec 2010 08 08 am. Yeah i think it is probably a good idea in this situation to keep the insulation where it is and just add the additional insulation underneath the roof rafters. Walking on attic cellulose. Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material.

Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation. Fiberglass insulation or glass wool is a man made vitreous fiber. It could be purchased locally and could be installed by contractor or homeowner. A lot of the attics in my area are being insulated with loose fill cellulose which is typically piled much deeper than the framing what s the best way to move around in this kind of space and will disturbing the cellulose damage its r value.

Billdoors new member posts 25. Nests made of paper leaves and twigs squirrels rodents birds disturbed insulation squirrels and raccoons. Your family below will not be disturbed so there is some science to this. If you think poor attic insulation may be compromising the energy efficiency of your home the team at insulation solutions of ct is eager to help.

Based in east hartford these experienced. In the course of doing so i have to. Michael uniacke an insulation and hvac contractor in prescott ariz responds. Simple thermal analysis reveals that if you have 5 missing insulation in an attic bare sheetrock you ll have a slightly more than a 54 drop in r value.

Last post 03 dec 2010 09 50 pm by fbbp. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product. Ducts ripped apart raccoons what do animals in your attic sound like. Unfortunately almost all vermiculite insulation contains asbestos and is unsafe when disturbed.

R value simply means resistance to heat flow. Vermiculite was a common attic insulation product sold from the late 1920s to the early 1990s. Signs animals are in your attic. If pests have nested in or destroyed your insulation you may need to replace it.

When you need to add insulation to an attic crawl space or walls of a home the fastest and most cost efficient method is to use blown in insulation. These thermal defects undermine the r value of your attic insulation. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices. The average cost of blown in insulation to achieve an r value of r 38 r 49 is 1 665 with most homeowners spending between 874 and 2 156 or 1 59 per square foot.

This situation is referred to as disturbed insulation and it often results in gaps and holes that can significantly affect your home s energy efficiency. Do i need a vapor barrier between the second floor and the attic. People can be affected by fiberglass when they come into contact with it either during the manufacturing process or when it is being used in a building.