How do I install reflective insulation?

Answer 1

"Before installing reflective insulation, you must check your local fire and building codes. If it is already there and in good condition, you don't need to remove your current insulation. Simply lay the reflective insulation over it with the reflective side up."

Answer 2

It is a well known fact that proper insulation can reduce heating costs considerably. Save even more money by installing attic insulation yourself! The simplest way to insulate the attic is to use the blanket form that is sold in rolls or bats. Both are made of fiberglass or mineral fibers. First, measure the space you are going to insulate in the attic to see how many rolls or bats you need to buy. It is also a good idea to buy a cover for your insulation. This protects it from fumes and condensation and is usually made from craft paper or fire retardant foil.

Before you start, you will need the following equipment: protective gloves, glasses and mask, a utility knife and a measuring tape. To avoid irritation, make sure that the whole of your skin is covered by clothing. Insulation can be very irritating to the skin and can cause you to itch and break out in a rash. For this reason, it is essential that you take a full shower and thoroughly wash the clothing that you were wearing while working with insulation when you finish the job. This includes avoiding sitting on furniture in your home immediately after working with insulation – the fibers can cling to the fabric of your furniture and irritate you (or your family) later on.

Begin by fitting from one end of the attic. Unroll the insulation or place the bats between the joists. Be sure to keep your weight on the joists as the areas in between are not always strong enough to support the weight of a person. Push the edges together and cut away any excess. The ends should not touch electrics. Continue until the whole attic area is covered. As you can see, it is possible for one person to install insulation into an attic in just a couple of days. Remember, however, that these materials are to be manipulated with care.