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