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By M. Applebaum
We all want to be comfortable but we hate to pay too much for energy bills, right? Probably we all do not really have to if we know how to fix some parts of the house like our ceiling, our attic or other parts of the house wherein the heat or cold could easily travel. Doing so will save you money on your heating and cooling expenditures. It seems that installing ceiling insulation is probably becoming one of the top searches when it comes to home improvement lately.
People are so interested on how to get this solution in their houses so they could save 30-50% from their usual energy expenses. You can enjoy a much more comfortable home during summer and winter with proper insulation. The answer as to where insulate depends on where the heating and air conditioning ends and where the unconditioned space begins.
Installing ceiling insulation is the most important of all because if you will, you will not only protect your house from too much heat during the summer or too much cold in the winter but you will also protect your roof from any damage the extreme conditions may cause.
Installing ceiling insulation can be done by sealing around all penetrations in band joints. Be sure to repair all water leaks or possible areas of leakage prior to insulation. Caulk where wiring runs through the ceiling joists and around the top of the wall.
After that, gently press the insulation between the joists. You can use unfaced batts or rolls but be sure to allow friction to hold the insulation in place through a method called friction frit. If in any case you used polyethylene vapor retarder, staple it across the unfaced batts.
Be sure to check on any opening where moisture can escape. Expand the insulation to its full thickness in the joist cavity to insure complete coverage. Keep in mind that compressing the insulation material will reduce its R-value to be sure to avoid that. That’s it, you’re ready on installing ceiling insulation in no time!
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