Attic Renovation Insulation

You can do this yourself or hire a professional cleaning and insulation service to give your attic the clean slate it needs.

Attic renovation insulation.

Attic renovations can be much more than meets the eye. Cleaning out the attic. When he returned he installed extruded foam board insulation on the cathedral slopes and ceilings along with the vapor barrier. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.

If your attic already has insulation it is probably useless for your intended attic remodel. To many the attic is an unclaimed portion of their home ready to be converted to bedrooms baths or even rec rooms. Since heat rises most of the house s warmth escapes through the ceiling. The best type of insulation depends on the roof framing system and future plans for the attic.

The attic was insulated in two stages. Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material. This attic was divided into three zones. Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer.

Today s attic remodels increasingly are getting foam insulation sprayed between the rafters before installation of drywall. While it may appear that this transformation would involve no more than some flooring insulation and drywall attic remodels are fairly complex. Check the attic walls and floors adjacent to an unheated space like a garage or basement. You ll need to remove your stuff clean any water damage damage from rodent or pest problems and possibly remove insulation.

Before renovation you ll need to clear out your attic. So it s time to pay close attention to what s happening up there. To give the bathroom a spa like feel luxe features were added like a soaker tub a frameless shower enclosure a new toilet complete with heated seat and led lights marble and glass mosaic tiles and a crystal chandelier. A bedroom dressing area and master bathroom.

Because that insulation is below your feet between the joists. The structural elements are usually exposed in these areas which makes it easy to see what type of insulation you have and to measure its depth or thickness inches. June 30 2009 attic.