More on Insulating the Attic
Posted on Sat, Nov 26, 2011 @ 08:36 AM
Okay, here is how to make your attic energy efficient.
The most important part of any insulation project is to control the flow of air. This is done by air-sealing your attic and slowing or stopping most of the warm, moist air from getting up there in the first place.
After this is achieved, the crew will look for any air penetration to the attic in places like chimney chases, wire and plumbing chases, and entrances to the attic. One of the biggest culprits, in addition to those listed, is interior wall partitions. These are all the inside walls in your home. These walls have no insulation in them because they are not exposed to the outside. When you turn on your heat, these walls received warm air; in this manner, they behave like a chimney and pump warm air into the attic. This is how you lose heat and, ultimately, waste your money.
Next, I will discuss air sealing.