Attic Insulation Marker

Insulation decreases the amount of heat entering from outside when it s hot and traps warmth inside when it s cold.

Attic insulation marker.

Staple these r value rulers to attic joists to get the correct amount of insulation. Use a permanent marker to mark the level every few trusses so you know you have even coverage around the entire space. To assist an inspector and the installer in verifying the depth of the insulation the wsec requires that depth markers be placed in the attic space. The r value indicates how well insulation resists heat transfer.

Click the image for the print friendly version of the ruler. Atticat pink blown in insulation is designed for application in attics of new and existing homes. Its expert engineering lets you create the most comfortable environment without compromising your design. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

To this end i made two different visual indicators the first of which were brightly painted dowel rods to denote the insulation height while the other were plastic flags affixed to the underside of the roof decking to mark anything of import below. Please staple a copy of the ruler on strapping in your attic before starting to blow cellulose insulation. Made of cardboard stock. Follow the coverage chart to determine how many inches you need to install for your desired r value.

1percentages of recycled content from usdoe eere. Owens corning raft r mate 22 1 2 in. Most homes are insulated in the attic and any floors located above unfinished basements or crawl spaces. Attic insulation rafter baffle proper vents 70 pieces model 70rm view the owens corning attic insulation 179 00 179 00.

When you re blowing insulation it can get dusty and hard to see whether you ve got it deep enough around the entire attic. A couple helpful tasks before adding insulation to your attic is to mark your desired depth and label anything you may want to find before you completely cover it. From schools to businesses to family homes our insulation works everywhere. Sold in packs of 100.

Insulation our building science makes insulation br smarter. The depth markers must be installed for every three hundred square feet of attic area and must face toward the attic access. Made of cardboard stock 20 long.