Attic Insulation Marker
Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer.
Attic insulation marker. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices. 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. Measure up from the drywall to mark your desired blown in insulation level. To this end i made two different visual indicators the first of which were brightly painted dowel rods to denote the insulation height while the other were plastic flags affixed to the underside of the roof decking to mark anything of import below.
Click the image for the print friendly version of the ruler. Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material. Insulation decreases the amount of heat entering from outside when it s hot and traps warmth inside when it s cold. Made of cardboard stock 20 long.
18 00 180 00 staple these r value rulers to attic joists to get the correct amount of insulation. The r value indicates how well insulation resists heat transfer. Please staple a copy of the ruler on strapping in your attic before starting to blow cellulose insulation. Attic insulation measuring rulers these rulers are used with all types of blown in insulation to provide a working gauge of depth for the installer.
When you re blowing insulation it can get dusty and hard to see whether you ve got it deep enough around the entire attic. So it s time to pay close attention to what s happening up there. The depth markers must be installed for every three hundred square feet of attic area and must face toward the attic access. Use a permanent marker to mark the level every few trusses so you know you have even coverage around the entire space.
Made of cardboard stock. A couple helpful tasks before adding insulation to your attic is to mark your desired depth and label anything you may want to find before you completely cover it. Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation. Most homes are insulated in the attic and any floors located above unfinished basements or crawl spaces.
Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product. Owens corning raft r mate 22 1 2 in. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. 1percentages of recycled content from usdoe eere.