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Insulationis the home improvement thatkeeps on giving.
Insulation is very easy to work with.
It doesn’t require strength or tremendous skill.
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It cuts easily with a utility knife and is extremely lightweight.
What Is R-Value?
The R-value for insulation measures its resistance to heat flow.
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The higher the R-value, the greater the resistance to heat loss.
For the depth of studs,determine whether it is 2x4 or 2x6.
Which R-Value Should I Choose?
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The US Department of Energy’szone mapprovides corresponding R-values to help homeowners determineminimum insulation values.
Insulation batts and rolls are available either with face coverings or without.
Brown Kraft paper is a common facing.
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Typically, the facing is installed on the “warm in winter” side of the wall.
Use unfaced insulation for interior walls or in rooms where moisture and humidity are not a problem.
Remove nails, unused wires, and screws.
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With the shop vacuum, thoroughly clean out the walls, removing spider webs, dust, and debris.
Unroll Insulation
Unroll the fiberglass insulation or the batts on a clean floor and let them expand.
The insulation will expand on its own when as soon as it’s unpackaged.
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For unfaced insulation, it’s possible for you to add a vapor barrier if used on exterior walls.
Consider where youre installing insulation before choosing the correct material for the space.
Keep these tips in mind before you get going your insulation project.
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First, never compress the insulation.
