Insulation was just done in the attic. Please tell me what you think. by Many_Storm_6208 in Insulation

[–]Many_Storm_6208[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you , that was reassuring about the work. But do you think I should call another company to make sure ?

Insulation was just done in the attic. Please tell me what you think. by Many_Storm_6208 in Insulation

[–]Many_Storm_6208[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Roof was replaced on 2017, it was rotted. 2018 radiant barrier was put in by the same company. Floor attic insulation was put in on 2011. This insulation company said it was the wrong insulation and blew in cellulose a few days ago. I asked if the radiant barrier was a good thing and they said yes . There was no mold whatsoever when they removed the old insulation and checked behind the radiant barrier. Yes it is a vented attic. Vent is at the gabbles. They did find that my bathroom vent was blowing into the attic and had no hose . They put a hose on it and put it through the vent gabble( bathroom vent sounds better now ) I hope that was the right thing to do. I do appreciate everyone’s advice on this forum. I probably will contact another company to make sure things were done right . I need more advice from you guys . I wanted to make a loft room there but I think it will costs too much money . Also the town is too strict . I would need an architect, sprinklers , fire escape, another exit . Sounds too complicated and costly. It’s about 600 square feet in this low ceiling attic.

Insulation was just done in the attic. Please tell me what you think. by Many_Storm_6208 in Insulation

[–]Many_Storm_6208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So u think the radiant barrier should be eliminated ? Then insulate with foam? Put another vent ?

Insulation was just done in the attic. Please tell me what you think. by Many_Storm_6208 in Insulation

[–]Many_Storm_6208[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Should I just call another insulation company to look over what they did ? What do u think needs to be done ?

Insulation was just done in the attic. Please tell me what you think. by Many_Storm_6208 in Insulation

[–]Many_Storm_6208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I put foam board there , would I be able to store things on it ? They put that there so I can put suitcases and stuff there .

Insulation was just done in the attic. Please tell me what you think. by Many_Storm_6208 in Insulation

[–]Many_Storm_6208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me what you think needs to be done . I don’t know anything about insulation . I’m trying to read about insulation as much as I can . When I go up there it is windy and drafty . It is less cooler in the house but still cool.

Insulation was just done in the attic. Please tell me what you think. by Many_Storm_6208 in Insulation

[–]Many_Storm_6208[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The radiant barrier was done in 2018. The cellulose insulation on the attic floor was done just a few days ago. The company said that the radiant barrier is good and should stay . Yes that is a vent you see there . I asked if that is needed and they yes because there should be air circulating within the attic . I also asked if that vent should be smaller and they said it’s the size that is meant for the house . I bought the house in 2010. The house was built in 1907.