Installing home insulation is not a difficult process and can help save you money in the long run. Insulation is an important part of saving energy. With proper insulation you can save up to thirty percent of the energy you would have otherwise used to cool or heat your home. If you are the type of person who likes to do things yourself and have enough knowledge of basic construction, you could easily install your own insulation. If you are planning on adding a room to your home and have the basic frames up, this article will help you in knowing exactly how to cut, measure, and install your home insulation.
For starters, here are a few things you will need when installing insulation: a razer or insulation knife, a wooden board or metal leveler, safety glasses, and a mask. If you are prone to getting asthma or have breathing problems it is probably best if you wear a mask. It is up to you, but you might also want to wear rubber gloves while putting up insulation. There are quite a few types of insulation all with their unique purposes, but in this article we will be discussing how to install precut home insulation with facing. This type is available at Home Depot and is usually cut to predefined strips to fit in between your wooden frames.
When you have measured the cavities in the framing to be filled with insulation you should always cut the insulation an extra half inch or so all around so it packs in tight. This helps keeps any cracks from letting the air circulate between walls. After you have done your measurements, lay the wooden board or metal leveler across the insulation, push down, and cut it with the razor blade. The blade should slice through easily, leaving you with a clean cut. Lastly, stuff the insulation in the cavity to be filled, making sure that any wiring in the two by fours fits comfortably. Then move on until you have fully insulated your room.
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