Is the installation of paper-backed insulation recommended with the paper up? Up north, this used to go on the warm side (interior) to help form a vapor barrier although better systems are in place now. Does paper-up insulation not encourage moisture build-up in the insulation and potential mold growth.

can you tell us about the benefits of radiant insulating? thanks

I have a radiant barrier and R-19 rolled insulation. Is this combination better than just the insulation?

Any suggestions on insulating garage doors?

Craig–

Concerning your comment about attic placement of paper backed fiberglass insulation — shouldn’t it be installed paper side DOWN, i.e paper against the sheetrock of the ceiling below to take full advantage of its moisture infiltration resistance properties?

regards,

RJ Arena

When you say to use paper backed fiberglass insulation between the floor beams (joists), I assume the paper is the vapor barrier. If that’s the case then the vapor barrier should not face ‘up’ but down towards the living space.

Air conditioneing units in Florida might do a much better job of cooling a typical 2 Br,2 Bath home if the ductwork was run along the inside of the house instead of the attic which reaches 115 degree or higher during the several summer months.Before the sun rises on a summer morning in August, I can measure 65 degrees coming out of the ceiling vent…by 2 PM when it’s 92 degrees or higher after the noon hour, the A/C needs to run continually to barely keep the inside house temerature at 82 degrees. Tell me that I am mistaken in thinking that the hot attic does impact on the air inside the ductwork…which, by the way has been inspected by an FPL agent. I have from 5 to 12 inches of blown in insulation..it doesn’t cover evenly through the attic but is about 80% coverage very well. The A/c is new, two years ago.. asiode the 2or 3 months of hot summer weather, it does very well and my FPL bill “is a delight” to receive…during”off season, the bill is barely 50 dollars a month with a household full of electric appliances… the Air Conditioning months will cost me about 50 dollars more per month, included with the discount we have with FPL on the control box that intermittently closes off power to the washer and A/c.. and that happens seldom. We’re appreciative for FPL service.

for a flat roof what is the best insulation that can be use? I have some places with insulation but the rest i have no idea. thank in advance.

Is there some way of insulating patio doors; seems that much of the energy lost is through patio doors.

Although my attic is very high (you can stand in my attic)it is filled with clutter. Does this prevent air circulation and increase heat?

While remodeling home with the ceiling removed installed NEW insulation between the beems from below and stapled the paper back instulation to the bottom of the beams and then had the contractor install the ceiling dry wall ….. did I reduce the effectiveness of the insulation by doing that and was that even the correct way of installation…and if not what would I do now to increase the effectiveness of the insulation there

I was always told to install pink fiberglass insulation with paper down in the attic. Toward the drywall. When your in the attic you see pink insulation. Paper on room ceiling side. Please verify for me. Thanks Harry

I have 3.5″ in my attic and wonder what potential AC savings can be had by adding more insulation. Understand the big savings is in heat loss, but in Cape Coral my big FPL cost driver is the AC as I very rarely have to use heat.

please n thanx

What about the best way to utilize instead the stiff, fiberglass panels for insulation (like the 1-inch thick material used to construct 4-sided air ducts which are used to channel air from the a/c or heating units)?
[This we already have ... you know, the kind with one, outer wall made of reflective aluminum, right.]
We want to know how it would compare, especially if friction fit into the UPPER rafters (joists?), upon which the roof boards are secured, etc.
Your other methods do reduce the heat transfer into the living spaces below, but why not insulate against the INSIDE of the roof somehow, and thus reduce the heat transfer into the attic space itself in the first place?
(Many added benefits, including eliminating heat stress for items that may be stored in the attic, etc.)

BR
Dania Beach, FL

If using such, reflective panels, which is the best orientation:
reflective side UP or DOWN?
Better to force panels flush against the roof boards …?
… or place them just inside joists/rafters (which would leave an airspace about as thick as the joists/rafters).

BR
Dania Beach, FL

WHAT IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO INSULATE BETWEEN WALLS & ABOVE DROP CEILING OF FLAT ROOF ADDITION FOR SOUND PROOFING & THERMAL INSULATION? THIS ROOM GETS PRETTY HOT IN SUMMER. MANY THANKS, KELLY

We have a 2,000 SF ranch in PBG with a vented attic & 3.5 inches of blanket insulation. Will adding 3 more inches of insulation save us much money versus the cost ?

Thanks

When I bought my home,previously owned, I noticed that the garage ceiling in the attic is not insulated. I am thinking of insulating this myself but don’t know if this is the correct thing to do. Please advise. Thanks, Mr.P

Is it worth it to replace old TVs and PC Monitors
for new ones.
How much do you save from an older TV to a new one?
Thank you
Jake

On the paper backed blankets of insulation the paper should be against the dry wall ceiling in between the wooden beams, with the insulation on top. If you put the paper on top you trap any moisture from the house in the insulation??

We purchased an older double wide mobile home. Can insulation be added to the ceilings in these homes?

If you don’t have any or it has been a while since you installed it, adding to your roof insulation can really help with summer cooling bills. This should be the first step for anyone looking to improve efficiency. Good quality roof insulation can cut the temperature inside your house by several degrees in summer..

After that, look into blocking light from getting through your windows by tinting them, installing awnings or using solar blinds.