yes its not all made of aluminum
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The Home Depot has a comprehensive guide on how to install insulation in an attic. Additionally, Energy Star offers a similar guide for installing insulation in an attic.
Stick the paper based insulation to the attic door so it does not move. TONY SILLATO
in arizona according to the Department of Energy, they call for in an attic insulated home to have the equivalent of 16 inches to 18 inches of blown in attic insulation. Attic insulation is measured in R values regardless of what type of insulation you blow in or lay down. Attic guard is usually your best type of insulation which should be blown in at an R value of 49-60 in an Arizona home
I have no insulation in my attic and have been told that I might be able to get a grant towards the cost of getting it done. Where could I find out more about this?
Bubble wrap. Aluminum is a good conductor of heat and will help the temperature equalize. Bring to room temperature. Bubble wrap is an insulator and insulating. The trapped air space in the bubbles work like the insulation in your attic. It is basically REAL BIG foam insulation.
Heat rises, so unless your roof insulation is really crappy, the upstairs and attic will always be warmer.
The techniques vary widely depending upon what type of insulation you choose. You can find how to instructions for all types of insulation here http://www.ehow.com/how_4797877_replace-attic-insulation.html
You can find online information on attic insulation depending on the location that you want to search in. Also the details can be easily found on this site cpsenergy.com
Cellulose insulation is proven to outlast the house it has been installed in.
Yes you can
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