Attic Insulation Cellulose Batts

Fiberglass is by far the most common type of insulation sold in batt form although cellulose batts do exist.

Attic insulation cellulose batts.

I won t even discuss r value because fiberglass batts don t belong in an attic. Very common very problematic. Any existing batt or roll insulation in the attic should have the facing against the attic drywall floor or no facing at all. In a cooling climate a good blanket of attic insulation helps keep the house cooler and reduces the load on air conditioning equipment.

Cellulose recycled ground up paper with boric acid added for insect control and fire resistance offers a better attic insulation option than batts. Cellulose blown in ceiling insulation is a good choice for diyers. Fiberglass comes from what i ve heard one major fiberglass insulation manufacturer call a rapidly renewable resource sand. The photo above shows an attic insulated with blown cellulose.

You ve probably got batts in your attic walls and crawlspace right now. Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation. Blown in insulation requires a professional. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.

It s made from fine glass fibers and is most often used in batts rolls and loose fill insulation. Batt insulation take time to read this column. Most attics are insulated with blown in loose cellulose r 3 5 per inch blown in loose fiberglass r 2 5 per inch or fiberglass batts r 3 2 per inch. Before choosing blown vs.

Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material. Blown in cellulose is an environmentally friendly material made from recycled newspaper so it s easier on your skin and lungs. Fiberglass is a skin and lung irritant so always wear protective eyewear gloves masks and clothing when working with fiberglass insulation. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.

Batt or rolled insulation or blown loose fill insulation fiberglass or cellulose can be installed on top of old insulation. Insulation should be rolled out perpendicular to the joists and unfaced rolls should be used. Batt insulation is available at home centers and lumberyards. Attic insulation is accomplished with either fiberglass blankets batt or blown in insulation.

If you choose to install cellulose yourself you can buy the insulation in bags from your local home. I don t know about that but it s a common insulation material that works much better in the blown form than in batts. Blown in cellulose has a higher r rating and is less expensive than either blown insulation like fiberglass attic insulation or fiberglass batts.