Replacing Attic Insulation With Foam

A typical insulation project can range from 1 500 to 5 000 depending on the size of the project.

Replacing attic insulation with foam. Unlike blown in insulation spray foam is applied to the underside of your roof as opposed to the attic floor. With a more complete layer of insulation throughout your attic you ll experience lower energy costs and more effective heating cooling compared to simple batts installations. This construction approach was first used in the 1970s and it has been implemented much more widely since it was first included in the international code council s icc model building code in 2007 irc section 806 4. Spray foam attic insulation spray foam offers the best attic insulation performance available.

This type of insulation may last up to 100 years or more. Most unvented attics incorporate spray polyurethane foam spf on the underside of the roof deck and attic walls. While most blown in insulation contains cellulose fibers if the house was built. Spray foam insulation is often used in places that are difficult to access and install other types of insulation.

Removing the old insulation. By martin holladay issue 270 oct nov 2017 we have about r 45 worth of blown cellulose on the attic floor of our 100 year old chicago home and a furnace and ductwork in the attic. Because it requires professional installation closed cell foam insulation is pricey but. Foam insulation can settle after a year and may need to be replaced to keep it fluffy and insulating properly.

While that may give you some added storage space it makes proper attic ventilation problematic. Closed cell and open cell aka 2 pound and pound respectively. 0but olson says in many cases the old insulation does not need to be removed which keeps costs down. We typically work through and seal the attic bypasses with the existing insulation in place olson says.

Choose from two types. They sport insulation values of approximately r 6 5 and r 3 6 per inch respectively. This insulation is made from a foam material that is sprayed into the installation area then expands to fill the space. Older homes including any and all homes built in the 1970s or earlier should definitely get their insulation replaced especially if the insulation hasn t been replaced since the 1970s.

Use canned minimally expanding spray foam daptex plus window door foam sealant 7 for 16 ounces.