Plan to pull up the flooring and layer new insulation on top of the old.
Faced attic batt insulation.
Faced insulation has flanges on the outside of the batt that need to be stapled to the wall studs and joists.
Roll insulation is best for floors ceilings and roofs with a long joist or rafter bays and for tall walls.
The batts are precut to fit into cavities on standard 8 foot high walls.
Facing is a thin layer of paper or plastic attached to one side of batting insulation which is sold in a roll.
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Kraft faced or paper faced insulation comes in batts and long rolls.
Whether you choose faced or unfaced insulation for the attic depends on the.
Attic insulation is accomplished with either fiberglass blankets batt or blown in insulation.
It s important to use the right type of insulation to prevent moisture problems in your attic.
Because the simplest and cheapest way to insulate an attic is to add material to the floor.
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All kraft faced insulation is easy to cut with a sharp utility knife or insulation knife.
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Batt insulation is available at home centers and lumberyards.
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The facing contains a thin layer of asphalt which acts as a vapor barrier to block moisture.
Without stapling moisture still has a path into the room.
It s also important that there be no air pockets in the insulation as this is where the cold spots spring up in rooms.
Blown in insulation requires a professional.
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