We offer our review of the three most popular types of attic insulation with a look at each one s pros and cons.
Batt vs blown in insulation in attic.
When it comes to adding or replacing the insulation in your attic there are several types of insulation to choose from.
Before choosing blown vs.
Depending on the material of the insulation the installation method may vary slightly.
Disadvantages of batt insulation.
Your options for attic insulation range from radiant barriers to sheets of mineral wool but most homeowners stick with products made from cellulose or fiberglass.
Compared to blown in insulation batts can reach a resistance rating r factor of over 3 1.
Current energy standards recommend the installation of a first layer of craft faced moisture barrier fiberglass batt.
Blown in insulation in walls walls have a simple rule of thumb when it comes to insulation.
Blown in insulation the first difference in blown in vs.
Using batt insulation vs.
The maximum rating of batt insulation is around 4 2.
The answer is it depends.
Blown in spray foam batts and blankets.
Two of the more common forms of insulation are blown in insulation and rolled insulation which is also referred to as batt insulation.
In an existing home with drywall already in place you need to remove all of the drywall to install the batt insulation.
Both blown in and batt roll insulation can be installed in different areas of a home including the attic and the walls.
Batt insulation is that it is a form of loose fill insulation as opposed to a flexible blanket.
We use both blown in and batt insulation depending on the situation at hand.
When insulating an attic space many homeowners ask us which is better blown in or batt insulation.
Attic insulation is accomplished with either fiberglass blankets batt or blown in insulation.
Batt insulation is available at home centers and lumberyards.
Blown in insulation requires a professional.
Batt insulation take time to read this column.
Blown in insulation also referred to as loose fill insulation is installed using a blowing machine.
It is sold in bags and made of materials that are of varying degrees of recycled.
Batt insulation works best in exposed walls and blown in insulation in closed walls.
The photo above shows an attic insulated with blown cellulose.