Pull the existing insulation away from the roof.
How tomblow insulation into my roof.
By far the easiest way to add insulation to a completed home with the walls and ceiling already closed up is to blow insulation into the attic.
Once air leaks have been addressed you can add insulation.
Attic insulation is a key to saving energy during the heating season.
In most older homes and even in some newer ones blowing extra insulation into your attic can help save you a lot of money on energy bills some estimates go as high as 20 percent per year as well as make your home a more comfortable place to live.
Into the overhang and staple it into place.
Blowing insulation into walls is best left to the pros because it involves drilling into stud spaces that may contain electrical.
Vents placed in the underside of the roof s overhang or soffit provide a means for air to get into the attic to help cool it in the summer months.
A poorly insulated attic lets heat escape through the roof wasting energy used to warm the living space.
Olson suggests using a squeeze stapler instead of a hammer stapler.
It s more accurate and there s less chance you ll crumple the chute.
Batt insulation can be added to the underside of the roof between rafters and a layer of batt or loose insulation can be added over the attic flooring.
Unfortunately blow in insulation can drift into.
Position the new vent chute so the bottom extends 6 in.