Covering Attic Insulation With Plastic Against Rafters
You are only going to be able to get narrow sheets of plywood through those holes but just nail them up.
Covering attic insulation with plastic against rafters. But here s the question. Test total duct leakage. Usually you will certainly fill the insulation blower with the insulation and blow it between the attic floor joists. Does fiberglass insulation need to be covered or is it safe to leave it exposed.
Mechanically fasten and mastic seal all duct connections. Step 2 roll out the sheeting beginning at the bottom of any corner of the room. The duct insulation should include a vapor barrier cover. Add additional sealant if necessary.
The airflow from the soffits to the ridge vent keeps the roof cool and prevents ice dams and the material will block that flow. This will help determine how many rolls of plastic sheeting will be needed to cover the insulation. If you use plastic secure it with staples. It s not uncommon for homes to have exposed fiberglass insulation in the basement or attic.
If the insulation is in your basement ceiling again it is okay to put up plastic. Now if your insulation is on the floor of your attic and exposed you should not put plastic over it. Staple plastic or foam baffles to the roof sheathing near the eaves to keep the material away. For the same reason insulation shouldn t touch the roof s underside.
Either wood or plastic would be a good idea. It has insulation on the walls that form the bedroom closet wall. After that blow an additional layer in addition to the insulating attic rafters. I plan on stapling plastic to the studs to hold the insulation in.
Pink fluffy batts wedged tightly between studs rafters and joists insulate the space against exterior temperature changes. Run a tape measure across the length of each wall and add all the sides together for the total linear feet of the wall. Make sure it is flush against the wood as also a 1 inch gap can create a 20 percent heating loss. Given how small the attic is whenever i go in there and place remove things i tend to brush up against the insulation pulling it out from between the studs see pictures below.
Is there an issue with this plan.