Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - Remove old insulation?
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mcbinder
12-28-07, 02:13 PM
I want to insulate my attic better that it is now.
There is some blow in fiberglass, but not enough.
Do I need to remove the old before I roll in some fiberglass bats?
There is no vapor barrier I can see, do I need to add one?
mcb
There is some blow in fiberglass, but not enough.
Do I need to remove the old before I roll in some fiberglass bats?
There is no vapor barrier I can see, do I need to add one?
mcb
resercon
12-28-07, 09:37 PM
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11810
In most cases several layers of paint on the ceiling below the attic will qualify as a vapor barrier. I would not remove the old insulation and would just install unfaced batt insulation of more blown-in.
In most cases several layers of paint on the ceiling below the attic will qualify as a vapor barrier. I would not remove the old insulation and would just install unfaced batt insulation of more blown-in.