Insulation helps lock in cool and warm air in your home when you need them most.
There are several benefits to insulating your home. Insulation helps prevent drafts, which can save you money on your energy bills year-round, and conserving energy helps to reduce your environmental impact. Insulation also acts as a sound barrier between rooms in your home. Faced fiberglass insulation is usually installed in ceilings in new construction before the drywall, or in rooms with unfinished ceilings, such as a garage or basement. Installing the insulation is a project you can complete yourself.
Instructions
1. Unroll the first roll of insulation on the floor and cut it to a strip about 12 feet long with a utility knife. The shorter strip is more manageable, especially if you're working alone.
2. Place 2-foot-long bar clamps across the gaps between the first row where you're installing the insulation.
3. Thread the insulation, with the bare side facing toward the roof, through the clamps. Start in the middle and work toward one side at a time.
4. Pull the edges of the paper to the sides of the joists to tighten the insulation and staple the paper to the inside edge of the joist. This will create a slight ridge in the insulation alongside the joists. Drive in a staple every 6 inches.
5. Finish installing that row of insulation. If there are any places where the insulation sticks above the top of the walls, gently tap it down with a 2-by-4 board to remove the gap.
6. Install the insulation in the rest of the room. If there are any electrical outlets in the ceiling, place the insulation above them, then cut the insulation around the electrical box. Tap the insulation down so that it is flush with the electrical box.
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