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Attic Installation of Energy Q TM Reflective Barrier Insulation
Safety First!
Use your ladder properly. Watch for electrical wires when entering the attic.
Be sure to have good ventilation and lighting.
To avoid falling through the attic floor and getting injured, step on joists, not the ceiling. It is usually only drywall covered with insulation. If necessary, place a board across the joists.
Check for any cut or frayed electrical wiring. If found, contact an electrician and have this repaired before completing your project.
Check for moisture problems, deterioration of roof materials or joists, mold, etc.
It is highly recommended that you wear: hard hat (protection from protruding roofing nails), long pants, long sleeve shirt, goggles, gloves, and a particle mask (one for insulation). Another suggestion is knee pads.
Do not work in attics, etc., when the temperatures are too high.
Installation:
Reflective insulation should be laid on top of existing insulation like a blanket, covering the entire floor of the the attic.
Measuring:
Determine if you have Cathedral Ceilings, which have no attic space above, do not add that to your figures. If you have Vaulted Ceilings, which are raised but do have attic space, add 20% to 25% more to that total for overlap and excess. For the rest of the attic, measure edge to edge from where the walls are below and add 15% for overlap. The easiest way to measure may be from the outside of the house.
Pre-Rolling:
It is best to cut and re-roll smaller sections of material to make it easier to handle and unroll when in the attic in tight places. Anywhere from 12 foot sections to 1/4 of a roll each section is fine. The best cutter is a retractable knife with a drywall blade. It will also cut with tin snips or even scissors (can dull the blades).
Unrolling and Overlapping:
Since it is important to get the material as far out and close to the walls as possible, an object such as a measuring stick, broom handle or hockey stick can be quite helpful in reaching those really tight spots. Make sure there is at least a 1 inch overlap between each sheet (more will not hurt and will insure a more complete barrier). Never worry about making sure the material is completely flat. Depending on the situation, stapling to keep the material from moving while unrolling can be a great help.
Fans, Appliances, Pipes, Wires, Etc.
Cut around anything protruding from the attic floor. Mark anything that you will be covering with material.
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