2007-12-11 09:47:40 · 5 answers · asked by wb12264 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Fibreglass batts,R-19 un faced (6" thick) for an attic that already has insulation in it.R-30 faced (10" thick) for a new attic with no insulation already in it.Faced side down.
I don't like to use blown in types because I have actually seen times when breezes through the attic displace the insulation as to leave some areas completely bare.
2007-12-12 12:32:36 · answer #1 · answered by kclifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blown in fiberglass is better than the batt, and it's even cheaper.
It takes air longer to work it's way through blown in, while the batt has seams every 4ft. and seams along the sides...air can easily move through those seams......
You should be able to rent a blow machine at Home Depot, or just call an insulation contractor.....
2007-12-11 10:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by Brie G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can go to Lowe's or the Home Depot and get like Pink Panther Fiberglass Insulation.
2007-12-11 09:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by dragonboy7761 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pink bat insulation is good buy the highest r value you can afford it may be expensive but you will get it back on your utility bills
2007-12-11 09:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by johnrymel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use Owen-Corning; R30 or something like that. Ask about it at Lowe's or Home Depot. They can help you out from there.
2007-12-11 16:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋