Insulate water heaters to prevent costly energy loss.
Attic insulation above bathroom.
Try aluminum tape or zip ties to fasten the insulation you may get a better result.
Insulate your attic outer walls and crawl space first as these areas have the most heat transfer.
Now it will be safe to heap insulation onto that spot.
These r values are a sum meaning this should be the total r value once you add up the entire depth of insulation.
Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material.
Find your zone on the map and then use the above insulation r value chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic walls floors and crawlspaces.
Apply the sealant around the cable and along the edge of the cover where it rests on the ceiling.
Adding insulation to your water heater can reduce standby heat losses by 25 to 45 percent.
By the end of the weekend you re going to be sore and tired.
Blowing attic insulation isn t hard but it s dusty sweaty work.
For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.
Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.
Look for insulating pre cut jackets or blankets with an insulating value of at least r 8.
To make insulating an attic easier grab a helper and set aside two days.
Probably in more place than you think.
But saving 1 000 or more with blown in ceiling insulation will make up.
Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.
You may need to pick up the duct insulation at the home center if the duct is not insulated at all.
We insulate the bath vent ductwork to minimize the condensation that will otherwise occur as warm moist bathroom exhaust air passes through cool ductwork in the building attic or roof cavity.
Up in the attic clean the ceiling surface around each fixture slit the cover to accommodate the electrical cable and place the cover over the fixture.
Our photo above shows a long routing of bath vent fan ducts across an attic floor to an exit at the building soffit or eaves and the condensation of.
So go to the attic and do that.
One for attic prep and the second to actually blow the insulation.