Moving past the ducts i saw that there was insulation between the cathedral ceiling below and the sheathing for the roof.
Insulated sheathing in the attic.
If there is inadequate ventilation or insulation.
However this set up causes a different problem.
With a finished attic insulation must help keep the attic areas comfortable.
The quest for greater energy efficiency in buildings has led to increasing interest and need for insulation improvements in hvac equipment more airtight construction new materials and assemblies.
Here are four approaches i recommend you investigate for insulating your attic.
Look for water stains on the roof sheathing or damp or moldy spots on attic joists and existing insulation as a clue to where leaks might be.
The wood sheathing on your roof under your shingles can rot or become dry and brittle.
This will keep the surface warm and help minimize condensation.
Frequently this space is not insulated which is awful for energy efficiency.
On the landing the view of the remainder of the attic was limited by duct work and equipment.
A finished attic should be insulated much like the rest of the house with insulation in the walls and ceiling.
One of the most common reasons to put spray foam on the roofline is to avoid having to air seal the attic floor because the attic is connected with the air in the house and indoor air is more humid than outdoor air which can cause moisture problems.
Senior engineer manager at icynene john broniek makes the case for the unvented attic assembly and why insulating the underside of the roof makes sense.
Apply a 2 inch layer of spray foam insulation r 10 to r 12 directly to the interior surface of the roof sheathing.
You can achieve better thermal performance in your attic by adding an additional layer of insulation.
It has been said that insulating with spray foam insulation at the roof line will lead to moisture problems with the roof sheathing.
How to insulate a finished attic.
Unless you re using mineral wool insulation or your fixtures are rated safe for contact with any type of insulation don t allow the material to touch or cover recessed cans or lights from the floor below it s a fire hazard.
The quick pace has proven to be quite auspicious as the typical summer monsoon storm systems begin to play out in southwestern new mexico.
Box out light fixtures.
That means insulating the attic floor only not the walls and having vents in the roof.
Causing shingles to blister due to too much of a heat build up in the attic.
Installing the attic insulation and roof sheathing went much faster than i had anticipated.
This type of ceiling is insulated in the same manner that you would insulate a standard attic space.
If you decided to use a rigid foam board to help insulate your cathedral ceiling you would install the board on top of the roof sheathing and underneath the plywood at the top of the roof.
