Lastly consider mineral wool for walls it s making a comeback.
Diy refinish attic.
Install air chutes before installing insulation.
Staple insulation between the wall studs and ceiling joists image a.
Attic floors generally need to be reinforced with additional joists and a subfloor.
The lyons used a web of 16 inch deep engineered trusses to accommodate wiring plumbing and ductwork then topped the plywood subfloor with oak or tile.
In fact the latest diy spray foam kits allow you to get professional results without expensive equipment.
Insulate your finished attic properly choose your insulation.
Use a nail gun to attach sheets of osb to the walls over the insulation.
Use r 30 insulation for the ceiling and.
Don t forget about attic ventilation.
Things you ll need rolled insulation razor blade knife staple gun with staples electrical wire electrical outlets plywood or composite sub flooring drywall drywall tape drywall mud mud blade paint paint brushes outlet and switch plate covers caulking baseboards flooring wire fasteners for insulation.
If you re finishing your attic insulating it to the proper r value can cause a dramatic loss of.
This attic was divided into three zones.
Make sure to nail into the wall studs.
Plus it s easier to install and won t leave you itching for days on end.
How to finish attic walls and ceilings step 1.
To effectively ventilate your roof create a 1 in.