Attic Insulation Depth Gauge

Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material.

Attic insulation depth gauge.

Having the correct amount of attic insulation can help you maintain a comfortable temperature throughout your home and help save money on your energy bills plus prevent major issues like ice dams in the winter. 26 3 2 in. Sold in packs of 100. For pricing and availability.

If you decide to use blown in insulation install scrap lumber depth gauges in the attic. Insulation and overblowing or fluffing of blown fiberglass. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices. Insulation anchors accessories.

Staple these r value rulers to attic joists to get the correct amount of insulation. Rockwool comfortbatt r 15 59 7 sq ft unfaced stone wool batt insulation 15 25 in w x 47 in l item 138683. Reviews there are no reviews yet. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.

Attic insulation measuring rulers. For instance if the average settled depth of cellulose is 5 1 2 inches for an r 30 attic when in reality it should be 8 inches then the attic has been shorted 31 and has an r value. These pieces of wood can be pre marked with a crayon or spray paint to the desired finished thickness of insulation. Made of cardboard stock.

Tack them to the ceiling joists in various locations. Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation. The framing members in these two photos are typically 3 5 or 5 5 high and if you can see them you can immediately assume that there is not enough blown in attic insulation. Made of cardboard stock 20 long.

Shorting simply means that all of the material needed to achieve a given r value is not installed. Staple these r value rulers to attic joists to get the correct amount of insulation. If you think you re among the 90 of us homes that are under insulated 1 performing a simple insulation inspection will help you determine your insulation needs. Made of card stock 20 long.

For pricing and availability. This universal 1 increments ruler used with all types of blown insulation to provide a working gauge for installer and insurance depth to inspector and owner. The use of a depth gauge helps ensure that sprayed insulation is installed evenly and to the depth specified. When we inspect attics we immediately determine the height of the bottom chord or joist and then use them as a depth gauge as we scan the attics with our headlamps.