Vents placed in the underside of the roof s overhang or soffit provide a means for air to get into the attic to help cool it in the summer months.
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Batt insulation can be added to the underside of the roof between rafters and a layer of batt or loose insulation can be added over the attic flooring.
Attic insulation is a key to saving energy during the heating season.
Into the overhang and staple it into place.
Once air leaks have been addressed you can add insulation.
Check around windows or vents and examine the perimeter looking for tiny gaps or holes.
Blowing insulation into walls is best left to the pros because it involves drilling into stud spaces that may contain electrical.
Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic.
Olson suggests using a squeeze stapler instead of a hammer stapler.
Unfortunately blow in insulation can drift into.
By far the easiest way to add insulation to a completed home with the walls and ceiling already closed up is to blow insulation into the attic.
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Position the new vent chute so the bottom extends 6 in.