[Retirement]

Good morning.

1. I have read many differnt things, but I have blown insulation in my attic. There is no vapor barrier between the drywall and the insulation. Should there be?

2. Can I seal gaps in the electrical boxes in the 2nd floor ceiling/attic floor, such as ceiling fan boxes and light fixtures?

Thanks for your help.

 

[neolitic]

Good morning.

1. I have read many differnt things, but I have blown insulation in my attic. There is no vapor barrier between the drywall and the insulation. Should there be?

No, at least not
if you live in the north.

2. Can I seal gaps in the electrical boxes in the 2nd floor ceiling/attic floor, such as ceiling fan boxes and light fixtures?

Thanks for your help.

Sure.

 

[Retirement]

Yes Northeast. Thank you for both.

 

[Maintenance 6]

A vapor retarder keeps moisture from warm air from penetrating into insulation where it could condense. If you don't have a vapor retarder, it is not a grave issue unless you have some condition in your home that tends to increase the humidity level in the air. You can add a vapor retarder by painting the ceilings with a low perm primer. You should avoid adding extra moisture to the air un-necessarily as it will end up in the insulation or in the attic space. Make sure that you have good ventilation in your attic spaces as well. A vapor retarder is probably more important in the north where temps can drop in and out of the dew point range within the insulation layer itself.