Ceiling Insulation

Ceiling insulation provides a thermal barrier for the walls of your home against the harsh weather conditions outside.  Ceiling insulation also protects your home from the heat in the summer as well as cold in the winter, which can save you lots of money on your energy bill.
    
Types of ceiling insulation:

There are two basic forms of insulation:

* Fiberglass batts.         
* Fiberglass loose fill.

These are quite inexpensive forms of insulation, and protect your home for five to eight years. Homeowners can install fiberglass batts as a do-it-yourself home improvement project; fiberglass loose fill is a bit more involved to install because it requires an insulation-blowing machine. The R-value you will probably see refers to the various insulation levels as it relates to the transfer of heat, both heat gain and losses.

Attic insulation
 
If you’re installing insulation in your attic, you should be aware that the installation is determined by the joists in the attic. In most instances the density of R-40 is preferable for attic insulation. The higher the insulation level used in the home, the better it will add and provide comfort to your home.  Just keep in mind the higher the insulation level, the higher the costs of insulation.

Materials needed for ceiling insulation

1. Loose fill or batt type material
2. Adhesive backed rubber weather stripping for attic doors.
3. To protect from lighting and vents, loose filled insulation is to be used.
4. Portable extension cords, wooden planks, hammer and duct tape.

How to Insulate finished attic

For you to insulate the finished attic with floor and finished walls, you should provide for access holes through holes. For insulation of different types of attic constructions, consider the allowances for rooms with knee walls and collar beams. It’s recommended to install up to R-38 along the collar beams, and at least R-11 along the knee walls.  
The sloped ceiling insulation is done around the rafters and attic ceiling, usually done by cutting holes in the ceiling and working in the cramped spaces.

To finish batts-type or loose filled insulation

Installation of R-30 insulation is required in the attic access door and vapor against the door. Staple the R-17 batt on the top of attic access door to reach the required R-value. Finally, seal the insulation of the operating ductwork in the attic work.