Old Attic Walls Made Of Paper

How to replace it.

Old attic walls made of paper.

Cellulose insulation an eco friendly alternative to conventional insulation primarily comprises newspaper shreds. If your attic or wall insulation is in batt or blanket form whether it s fiberglass cellulose or another material you generally don t have to be concerned about asbestos. It likely has the same 100 year old kraft paper behind it that provides virtually no water proofing support. Install cellulose insulation by blowing it into the cavities in the attic with an blower machine.

There are a couple creative yet expensive ways i would consider retroactively insulating the walls of an old house if you are in a far northern climate where it might make financial sense. The types of insulation that were most commonly made with asbestos are loose fill also called blown in insulation. Fibers from rock or recycled slag from blast furnaces. Manufactured by greenfiber it also contains up to.

As we mentioned at the beginning insulation has come a long way in the past several years. Don t mash or compress the insulation into the space. It needs a certain amount of loft to work properly. Loose fill insulation comes in a variety of materials.

Always read manufacturers instructions and safety guidelines before beginning your project. Now that we know the old attic insulation types on the market the question is whether there is a newer more modern alternative available. Designed to keep your home cool. If building a knee wall for storage like karl did with this project make sure to insulate that area as well.

Blowing insulation into walls is best left to the pros because it involves drilling into stud spaces that may contain electrical. Recycled clothing insulation has been properly treated for fire safety. One of the more sophisticated products lately is spray foam insulation. Use r 30 insulation for the ceiling and r 13 for the walls.

Most often used for attics since most heat enters through the attic. Greenfiber is described by the manufacturer as made with up to 85 recycled material and has an r value of 3 7 per inch. The most common blown in material used but it can rot and grow moldy if exposed to moisture. Made from a reflective material such as aluminum foil over a substrate like kraft paper or foam board.

Best for attics unfinished walls ceilings floors and attached garages in hot climates. It is priced at about 12 for a 19 pound bag. Home depot sells greenfiber in individual bales by the pallet and offers an all borate product. Staple insulation between the wall studs and ceiling joists image a.

You can install it in your home usually in the attic to save energy and insulate the house. Fibers from recycled post consumer paper that are treated for insect and fire resistance. Truevalue stores offer cocoon insulation at less than 10 per 19 pound bag.