So why did this guy in the video have the paper side down towards the floor and the fluffy side up.
Attic insulation paper side up.
The right barrier will block the moisture from reaching the insulation.
When the recommendation is to put the fluffy side down with the paper part facing the ceiling.
Air migrates from warmer spaces toward colder spaces and insulation is designed to help prevent or at least slow that migration.
The warmer air on one outer side of the wall causes water to build up along the colder inner side.
The moisture will get the insulation wet and reduce its effectiveness.
Can you double up paper back insulation to fill deeper space by using 2 by 6 board studes as framing.
It can also cause mold rot and other problems in the wall.
Facing is a thin layer of paper or plastic attached to one side of.
This guide to proper attic insulation includes tips on vent areas right side up puckers loose or compressed insulation animal nests mold and more.
He said since it was low i could roll out r 30 on it which i did.
I put the paper side facing toward the inside of the house.
Can i put the peper face against the outside wall and the second piece put fiberglass sides together so the paper face of the inside paper is against the sheet rock.
Some of the insulation in the attic is the stuff that blows on and doesn t have a paper side.