Virtually any attic floor can be brought up to code it s just a matter of how much.
Is it okay not to insulate your attic.
Before you seal or insulate your attic it s best to clear it out first.
This way it s easier to remove the plywood on the attic floor.
Now that you ve air sealed your attic and basement check your attic insulation levels and add more if necessary.
Although they re fairly pretty to look at icicles could be a sign of a problem with your attic s insulation.
If your existing attic flooring isn t adequate for conversion to a living space all is not lost.
This is the best way to save money and energy in your home.
However if your attic gets very hot in the summer insulating the ceiling may reduce some of the heat transferred from the attic to the garage space via conduction through the ceiling materials.
Woodie s will show you how to insulate your attic.
The technically correct approach depends on a number of factors.
Whether or not there is an inner roof lining and the total thickness of the roof structure.
The attic is the easiest place to add insulation to improve your comfort and the energy efficiency of your home.
See below for a shopping list and tools.
If your attic is often used or perhaps you plan to convert it in the future you will need to insulate the inner surfaces of the roof.
However if moisture is able to enter the unvented attic space it may lead to roofing panel issues.
Because the simplest and cheapest way to insulate an attic is to add material to the floor.
But if the floor is covered in plywood you can t stuff enough insulation beneath it to do the job sufficiently not even in warm climates.
Before you peel away the plywood assess its condition if it s fit for insulation.
Stop using your attic for storage.
The presence of molds and stains means that it s time to change them.
This old house general contractor tom silva and host kevin o connor demonstrate the proper way to insulate an attic.
Check your current insulation for dampness.
Unventilated attics can help to mitigate energy loss through leaky ducts or ceiling fittings.