Insulate and air seal any knee walls vertical walls with attic space directly behind them in your home as well.
Basement and attic insulation.
Because hot air rises a lot of insulation rightly focuses on insulating the roof of a house.
In addition to insulating the attic you can insulate the roof to provide a second layer of protection against heat loss.
Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.
Find our products homeowner resources and project guides.
Learn how to choose and install the right insulation for your attic basement garage or other project.
Now that you ve air sealed your attic and basement check your attic insulation levels and add more if necessary.
If it is located in a conditioned part of the house also remember to insulate and air seal your attic access.
Type and material of your insulation.
Find insulation at a store near you to get the best insulation for your project plus project guides installation tips and tools.
According to home advisor insulating your attic can cost between 1700 to 2100.
Square footage of your attic.
The attic is the easiest place to add insulation to improve your comfort and the energy efficiency of your home.
Before insulating seal any air leaks and make roof and other necessary repairs.
Contractor or insulation installer s fee.
Roof insulation is usually sprayed between the joists on the roof itself.