Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - Attic insulation advice?
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Danno30008
09-19-07, 06:07 AM
Good morning:
We have a house in Atlanta that was built in the mid 60's. It is a four sided brick ranch with a full basement. The insulation in the attic is the original blown in and it barely reaches the top of the 2x6's. Here are my questions:
1. Should we use the blown in type or rolls?
2. How much should we add for this area of the country?
3. Is R19 good enough?
4. If we blow it in, how do I prevent the vents from getting covered up with the new insulation?
5. How much if we blow in should I add?
6. If we use the rolls, are both sides un0faced. or is one side faced?
I think that about covers it so thanks in advance for your help.
Take care
Dan
We have a house in Atlanta that was built in the mid 60's. It is a four sided brick ranch with a full basement. The insulation in the attic is the original blown in and it barely reaches the top of the 2x6's. Here are my questions:
1. Should we use the blown in type or rolls?
2. How much should we add for this area of the country?
3. Is R19 good enough?
4. If we blow it in, how do I prevent the vents from getting covered up with the new insulation?
5. How much if we blow in should I add?
6. If we use the rolls, are both sides un0faced. or is one side faced?
I think that about covers it so thanks in advance for your help.
Take care
Dan