Cape Attic Insulation

We are based in ocean view and have more than 25 years of experience providing building insulation.

Cape attic insulation.

Second story addition with 40 year old r 19 insulation in the attic that could be replaced or added to. We have a 700 sq. I have enjoyed my relationship with hank and keith and the services that they have provided us with. J jaxtimer hyannis ma.

We are interested in the new owens corning pure safety insulation if you install it. I look forward to another 25 years. Of attic space above the ground floor with no insulation and problematic access. With the unconditioned attic the insulation in question fills a triangular area and moisture can escape by traveling laterally through the insulation to the vented attic space even if it can t escape through the baffle and even if the drying through the rafters is minimal.

In our illustration as shown the closed cell solid foam foil faced high r insulation is itself a vapor barrier with a perm rating close to zero. Because it s hard to insulate these areas many capes leak heat at the eaves a recipe for ice dams. Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer. We are also hopeful of being able to take advantage of.

Older cape cod style homes may be charming but they are often poorly insulated. Kneewalls against the sloped ceilings. So it s time to pay close attention to what s happening up there. This cathedral ceiling or cape cod ceiling insulation approach maximizes headroom maintains an air path and gives a high r ceiling.

Cape cod insulation and e j. Most have second floor bedrooms with 4 ft. And approximately 550 sq.