Type and material of your insulation.
Re insulating attic.
There s a third option but it falls on the less recommended side.
The higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.
The structural elements are usually exposed in these areas which makes it easy to see what type of insulation you have and to measure its depth or thickness inches.
Check the attic walls and floors adjacent to an unheated space like a garage or basement.
It s usually recommended that existing homes have their attics insulated to a rating of r 38 us which will typically require a layer of insulation 10 14 inches 25 4 35 6 cm thick depending on what type of insulation you use.
Contractor or insulation installer s fee.
We recommend fiberglass for this as well primarily for safety reasons.
According to home advisor insulating your attic can cost between 1700 to 2100.
How to insulate a finished attic.
The main factors that impact the cost are.
But saving 1 000 or more with blown in ceiling insulation will make up.
In some cases you may also need the expertise of an electrician to safely insulate around junction boxes or cables.
Once joists are level.
With a finished attic insulation must help keep the attic areas comfortable.
Both of these options are guaranteed to do their job of re insulating your attic.
Square footage of your attic.
Second you can remove the current insulation air seal the attic floor and then re install loose fill.
That means insulating the attic floor only not the walls and having vents in the roof.
To make insulating an attic easier grab a helper and set aside two days.
See typical tasks and time to insulate an attic along with per unit costs and material requirements.
Blowing attic insulation isn t hard but it s dusty sweaty work.
Add the right kind of insulation.
Expect to pay an attic insulation installer about 70 per hour.
R value is a measure of insulation s ability to resist heat flow.
By the end of the weekend you re going to be sore and tired.
Department of energy estimates that attic insulation can substantially decrease by anywhere from 10 to 15 percent the amount of money you devote each month to keeping your house at a.
Get fair costs for your specific project requirements.
If you re adding on to existing insulation use this rule of thumb to guide your work.
A finished attic should be insulated much like the rest of the house with insulation in the walls and ceiling.
One for attic prep and the second to actually blow the insulation.
The recommended level for most attics is to insulate to r 38 or about 10 to 14 inches depending on insulation type.
Expect to pay an additional 85 per hour for this service.
