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Attic Insulation Checking and upgrading your attic insulation From "Home Maintenance" episode DHMW-104

In this first segment of the fourth Home Maintenance episode, host Tim Hockenberry shares tips on checking and upgrading your home's attic insulation.

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Tim helps you prepare your home for the cold winter months by sharing maintenance tips.

Materials:

Roll of insulation
Utility knife

Check and Upgrade Attic Insulation

• Check the insulation for proper installation.

  
  

• In attics, vapor barrier on insulation should face down toward the living space. If it is installed incorrectly (with the vapor barrier facing up) then the insulation will trap moisture causing possible water problems. Simply cut slits in the vapor barrier to allow moisture to escape.

  
  

• There are different types of insulation material--fiberglass, rock wool and cellulose.

  
  

• Roll out the insulation with the paper side out. Install small pieces of insulation between the joist on the attic floor. Be careful not to step between the joists.

  
  

• Install insulation on the attic walls and ceiling.

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