A roof is like a hat.
How to insulate a roof with no access.
Covering up the soffit vents with loose fill or batts which can happen if you stuff insulation along the eaves is a huge no no.
If you don t have enough space to put enough insulation in to make it worth your while then you might have to remove the roof and raise it enough to put in adequate insulation.
It can even protect against wear and tear if there is access to the roof.
I also want to get solar panels put down the side of the house as i believe that would also reduce heat in the exposed roof space.
The insulation guy said that removing the pavers on the western side of the house and laying grass should reduce a lot of the heat.
This multi purpose material is mixed with water and blown directly onto the designated surface using highly specialist equipment.
With an inverted roof the top most layer is.
Each roof style has some different insulating challenges.
A gable roof could have an insulated attic or extra usable space.
To insulate the roof itself you either use spray foam or retrofit with it with rigid foam board.
How you insulate your roof space depends on how you wish to use the roof space.
The problem is there is only a small opening into the attic and i don t think an adult could maneuver once they got into the attic.
Insulating a home with no attic access hi itchy we have absolutely no insulation in our attic and would like to remedy the problem.
The airflow from the soffits to the ridge vent keeps the roof cool and prevents ice dams and the material will block that flow.
For the same reason insulation shouldn t touch the roof s underside.
However you don t say how much of a gap there is if you know between the drywall and the bottom of the roof.
Evidence of moisture issues like leaks or soggy insulation.
A cathedral or barn style roof has open rafters which form the ceiling and offer the potential for adding loft space.
If you re insulating the roof directly.
Pre 1930s wiring which poses a fire hazard to insulation material.
Roof insulation and low heating bills.