Stop using your attic for storage.
Did not seal attic before blowing insulation.
Air sealing reduces the amount of moisture that that can get into the attic reducing the chance that you ll end up with a mold problem.
Blocking the air from leaking through the attic door is one of the most important things you can do.
Plan to pull up the flooring and layer new insulation on top of the old.
Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic.
Your options for air sealing the attic door are.
However blown insulation can create a fire hazard if it comes in contact with electrical fixtures.
It s by far the largest hole in your ceiling and it s probably costing you a fortune.
Not sealing attic air leaks first no amount of insulation is going to help if you don t seal your attic properly says olson.
Insulating your attic can significantly decrease your heating and cooling costs.
This is one of the main reasons that energy efficiency experts tell you to air seal the attic where the insulation will be installed and ensure bath fans are properly vented before insulating.
Your attic door or drop down attic stairs are a major source of air leakage.
Because the simplest and cheapest way to insulate an attic is to add material to the floor.
Air sealing the attic door.