How to Insulate an Attic
你知道你的阁楼是否需要新的绝缘,但是大问题仍然存在 - 你是如何隔绝的?
Inadequate orno insulation in your attic can cause several problems, including problems maintaining a constant temperature, high monthly energy bills, and mold and mildew growth, just to name a few.
密歇根州的回收已经超过15年的历史上跨越手套的历史,所以我们了解如何完成工作。作为我们教育房主的使命的一部分,我们将讨论绝缘密歇根阁楼的最常见方法,包括使用纤维素,玻璃纤维和喷雾泡沫绝缘。
Cellulose Attic Insulation
纤维素是家庭中最古老的绝缘材料和is made up of recycled newspapers or denim. These small particles form an insulation material that conforms to most spaces without disturbing the structure or finish.
The material can be either loose-fill or blown-in and can be used in the attic.
Pros vs Cons of Cellulose Attic Insulation
在用纤维素绝缘体绝缘时可能存在有利和缺点。
用纤维素绝缘的优缺点是它可以是自己动手的项目,并且是一个相当便宜的绝缘材料。使用纤维素的缺点是,如果它没有正确安装,材料可以在整个家中创建一团糟。用炉管系统的阁楼中松散填充纤维素将循环来自家家的材料的灰尘。
Cellulose Attic Insulation Installation Process
纤维素绝缘材料可以安装为吹填充或致密包装。它也可以喷雾添加水分。
通过使用机器将材料吹入阁楼,可以安装干燥的纤维素绝缘。
当避险喷洒到阁楼的纤维素绝缘时,在喷嘴尖端中加入少量的水分,在材料中加入天然淀粉,帮助它粘附到阁楼的屋顶甲板或地板上。
吹入和密集的填充绝缘材料可以作为DIY项目安装,或者您可以聘请经验丰富的承包商。拥有杂物工体验的房主非常适合保温,但其他不经验丰富的其他人会更好地离开工作。
纤维素绝缘成本
The cost to insulate an attic with cellulose insulation可以随着所需的材料和要绝缘区域的大小而变化。另一种考虑的成本是手套,面罩,护目镜等所有材料,甚至是机械安装绝缘材料。
只要在现有的绝缘层中添加更多的纤维素就会比阁楼根本没有绝缘,因为需要更多的材料。
Hiring an experienced contractor is the more expensive option, but can save the homeowner money in the long-run and is less stress. Many times if a homeowner isn’t experienced in installing the cellulose, they will use more product than they need as they attempt to figure out the correct coverage.
Fiberglass Attic Insulation
Fiberglass insulation is made of extremely fine glass fibers. It is an insulation material that is used as batts and rolls or loose-fill.
Pros vs Cons of Fiberglass Attic Insulation
There are pros and cons when installing and handling fiberglass insulation. While it can be an inexpensive DIY project, the homeowner must ensure they take the proper safety precautions.
处理玻璃纤维绝缘时,一个人必须戴手套,长袖衬衫,裤子,护目镜和面罩。小玻璃纤维材料可以与毛孔中的皮肤和小屋接触,甚至可以吸入。
玻璃纤维阁楼绝缘安装过程
玻璃纤维绝缘材料可以安装在阁楼中,因为DIY项目或房主可以聘请经验丰富和许可的承包商。
Fiberglass batts are typically stapled into place in the attic. These batts are manufactured with a paper or foil backing that faces the direction of a source of warmth.
Bags of fiberglass come as a loose-fill that can be blown into the attic cavities.
勤杂工房主可以自己安装阁楼中的任何形式的玻璃纤维,但在处理材料时必须采取预防措施。还必须切割绝缘以完美地适合阁楼中的空腔,或者仍将发生空气泄漏。
Fiberglass Insulation Cost
The cost to insulate your attic with fiberglass根据要绝缘的区域的大小而变化,如果承包商被聘用,则需要的劳动量,以及供应的成本。
Making the fiberglass insulation installation a DIY project is cheaper, but if there is problems along the way it could end up costing the homeowner more money in wasted materials.
喷雾泡沫阁楼绝缘
喷雾泡沫绝缘材料is a water-blown and organic chemical compound derived from petroleum extracts. Open cell spray foam insulation can expand up to 100 times its original size to fill every nook and cranny of the attic area.
Pros vs Cons of Spray Foam Attic Insulation
喷雾泡沫绝缘材料creates an air seal in the home that can not only make it more comfortable, but also save money on monthly energy bills. Another pro of spray foam insulation is that there is no dust that can spread throughout the home during the installation or over time.
喷雾泡沫绝缘的缺点是该材料必须由许可和经验丰富的承包商安装。一些品牌的开放式电池喷雾泡沫在安装后具有轻微的气味,因此了解在阁楼中安装的内容非常重要。
While spray foam insulation is the more expensive option, the savings on monthly energy bills are higher than more traditional forms of insulation. With spray foam attic insulation the house will also be more comfortable with the air seal.
Another benefit of spray foam attic insulation is that the material lasts a lifetime and doesn’t need to be maintained like traditional insulation that would need to be replaced in the future.
喷雾泡沫阁楼绝缘安装过程
在喷雾泡沫绝缘材料可以安装之前,any必须去除旧的传统绝缘,如纤维素和玻璃纤维。
After the removal is complete, the spray foam contractor will run a hose up to the attic and in most cases spray the roof deck and it seals the envelope of the home. In some cases the floor of the attic is the better option, but in this case the attic must have ventilation.
Spray Foam Insulation Cost
就像传统的绝缘形式一样,用尽阁楼的成本spray foam varies on the size of the area. The size of the area is the largest contributor to the cost of the attic project. The bigger the space, the more expensive the job will be.
喷涂的泡沫厚度也是一个因素。泡沫喷雾的标准量为开放电池为6英寸。
Choosing the Right Attic Insulation
You have now read through the choices for attic insulation and it is time to decide which material is the best fit for your attic and needs.
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About Amanda Ringler
Amanda previously has worked as a breaking news and crime reporter, TV news producer, and editor inFlint和Detroit. Throughout her career as a journalist, she has won several awards from专业记者协会 - 底特律章节和the密歇根州新闻协会. As part of the RetroFoam of Michigan family, Amanda uses her experience as a journalist to write content that will help educate homeowners on the benefits of foam insulation. When Amanda isn’t writing, she’s spending time with her husband and rescued huskies. She also loves knitting, making art, cooking, and hosting dinner and a movie night for friends and family.