Attic insulation can be very simple to do yourself if you know what you are doing. First of all know what type of insulation is best for your attic. Either slabs of insulation called batts or rolls of insulation. Loose fill is another type but it has to be installed by a professional as the process is more complicated that the others.
When purchasing insulation either in rolls or batts, you will find they are normally always around the same length. Rolls will normally measure between sixteen inches to twenty four inches and the batts are typically around eight feet in length.
Before buying your insulation it is highly recommended to measure your attic and the buy a little bit more than needed just in case, unopened packs can always be sent back to the shop. By measuring before you can also see what type of insulation is better for your attic space. Buying a cover for your insulation will stop any damage or condensation to your insulation. Brown Kraft paper or fire-retardant foils are two very good choices.
Installing attic insulation is a very simple job that one person can complete in the space of a weekend if fitted in a proper manner. Start at one end of the attic, making sure you put weight onto open joists. Start placing the batts or unroll the insulation between the joists. Butt down the rolls making sure not to butt them very hard as not to damage the insulation, the same is done with the batts. Use the utility knife to cut away remaining fibers and any areas that touch electrical items as not to cause a fire.
Remember to have all the necessary utilities before you start work on installing the insulation. These utilities include gloves, filter mask, utility knife, measuring tape, glasses and long sleeve shirts and trousers to avoid any irritation the insulation may cause.
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