Hello all,
I'm in process of converting the attic into a living space and partially storage.
I'm in North NJ build in the early 90's with some insulation already.
Since I will do most of the work myself, I will take my time and try to do it right, and looking for suggestions on the insulation type, radiant barriers and all that good stuff.
We do get a good few months of hot summer and pretty cold winters so i need to take that into consideration. The attic spreads out above the master bedroom, part of bathrooms and the other 2 rooms on the second floor below.
The attic floor is currently covered with the pink R-23 insulation wall to wall, the outside wall have very little insulation.
After I do the air seal all over the place..
1.Does it make sense to and some more insulation on the top of the R-23 the floor has because it looks in good shape, or should i remove it all together and put a new one ?
2. Side walls I was thinking of using R-60.
3. Not sure on the Radiant barriers though need some advise on them.
These are the things that will get me going for now..
Appreciate the feedback..
I'm in process of converting the attic into a living space and partially storage.
I'm in North NJ build in the early 90's with some insulation already.
Since I will do most of the work myself, I will take my time and try to do it right, and looking for suggestions on the insulation type, radiant barriers and all that good stuff.
We do get a good few months of hot summer and pretty cold winters so i need to take that into consideration. The attic spreads out above the master bedroom, part of bathrooms and the other 2 rooms on the second floor below.
The attic floor is currently covered with the pink R-23 insulation wall to wall, the outside wall have very little insulation.
After I do the air seal all over the place..
1.Does it make sense to and some more insulation on the top of the R-23 the floor has because it looks in good shape, or should i remove it all together and put a new one ?
2. Side walls I was thinking of using R-60.
3. Not sure on the Radiant barriers though need some advise on them.
These are the things that will get me going for now..
Appreciate the feedback..