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Every insulation has a different R value. It ultimately is determined by which insulation you will be using. Now lets do rough estimate. 4" thick, regular fiberglass mat has R-value of 13. Assuming that plywood has the same to half the insulating value of fiberglass, 1/2" plywood would have 1/8 to 1/16 of R-value of that 4" mat. Roughly R-1.6 to R-0.8
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Read your governing documents to determine the line where your private ownership ends and common ownership ends.If it is common area:Owners (plural) maintain the attic area, this is proper, since it's possible that the attic is common area.Owners (plural) own the attic, it is subject to preventative maintenance, regular inspection and so forth.Owner (singular) maintains the attic area, that individual owner may be encroaching on real estate assets that belong to all the members.If it is private area: Owner (singular) actually owns the attic and it is not common area, the governing documents may require that this owner maintain the attic to some standard.If it is common area, by definition, and is used (maintained) by a single owner, the largest issues have to do with fire hazards, liability, and privilege.
The Attic talent, as a weight, was about 57 lbs.
Calculate attic square footage, calculate how much free area you need by dividing the attic square footage by 300. Convert the square feet needed to inches. Split the amount of free area needed equally between the intake and the exhaust. Divide that by 60, for how many vents you'll need.
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The Home Depot has a comprehensive guide on how to install insulation in an attic. Additionally, Energy Star offers a similar guide for installing insulation in an attic.
Stick the paper based insulation to the attic door so it does not move. TONY SILLATO
in arizona according to the Department of Energy, they call for in an attic insulated home to have the equivalent of 16 inches to 18 inches of blown in attic insulation. Attic insulation is measured in R values regardless of what type of insulation you blow in or lay down. Attic guard is usually your best type of insulation which should be blown in at an R value of 49-60 in an Arizona home
I have no insulation in my attic and have been told that I might be able to get a grant towards the cost of getting it done. Where could I find out more about this?
No one can doubt the ability of corning products. If is only a matter of price that you want to pay. The best roof insulator is a space of air between your attic and the outer covering of your roof. If you trap a space of air in between your insulation and outer roof. You will gain the maximum insulation for both heat and cold.
The techniques vary widely depending upon what type of insulation you choose. You can find how to instructions for all types of insulation here http://www.ehow.com/how_4797877_replace-attic-insulation.html
You can find online information on attic insulation depending on the location that you want to search in. Also the details can be easily found on this site cpsenergy.com
Cellulose insulation is proven to outlast the house it has been installed in.
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If there is no air circulation between the insulation and the roof, it could get condensation, which ultimately could cause rotting.