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Our house has little insulation in the attic spaces. The original attic was finished and has 4" of fiberglass batts. The front section with 2 large rooms and stairway/landing area has "blown in" which is really just a dusting of insulation, maybe 1-2" average.
So, I'm starting to plan ahead. I'll get up there and start air sealing soon. It looks like all the electric for the second floor is run through there so I'm sure there are plenty of holes to seal.
We're in Louisville, KY, zone 4 so I'll shoot for R-38? The ceilings are plaster/lath in the front section and drywall in the finished attic section.
What do I do about the Romex/BX cables that are run up there, just completely cover them?
Also, only one section is tall enough to walk around in. Do I need to build a raised walkway in case I need to work up there? Currently in that section, the only access is a very small opening maybe 12x24, just big enough to get through, so getting wood/etc up will be difficult because it's under the angled side and even an 8' length may not make the turn. Attic stairs may be needed.
I've been reading and reading and reading, and not looking forward to this. Tyvek suit/respirator here I come, again.
So, I'm starting to plan ahead. I'll get up there and start air sealing soon. It looks like all the electric for the second floor is run through there so I'm sure there are plenty of holes to seal.
We're in Louisville, KY, zone 4 so I'll shoot for R-38? The ceilings are plaster/lath in the front section and drywall in the finished attic section.
What do I do about the Romex/BX cables that are run up there, just completely cover them?
Also, only one section is tall enough to walk around in. Do I need to build a raised walkway in case I need to work up there? Currently in that section, the only access is a very small opening maybe 12x24, just big enough to get through, so getting wood/etc up will be difficult because it's under the angled side and even an 8' length may not make the turn. Attic stairs may be needed.
I've been reading and reading and reading, and not looking forward to this. Tyvek suit/respirator here I come, again.