In a message dated 2/2/2008 9:31:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
There is blown-in insulation between the third floor and the attic, but I am wondering if there I could/should install batting between the joists of the roof? I have read of the issues with vapor barriers when installing insulation; I am more concerned with the ROI from this type of insulation and any issues others have experienced with this. Are the joists already covered (presumably with sheetrock)? If so, you could have insulation blown in. You'd probably have to contract with someone to do it. The "usual" way involves fluffy stuff. I've heard that it's now being done with foam-in-place material but don't know anything about it. If the hoists are exposed and you can see the roofing boards, you can buy rolls of insulation at Home Depot, Lowes, etc that's very easy to put up. The only tools you need are a tape measure, a utility knife, a pair of gloves (the fiberglass isn't especially dangerous but is can get annoying on the skin, and a carpenter-type stapling gun. The people at the store can tell you what kind to use for your situation, and -- if the two faces are different, which is in and which is out. Al Krigman **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48)
