This is a pretty simple process and the preparation for it is actually is just as simple. The way to prepare is to dress accordingly. This is because you will be working with fibreglass fibers, which can embed themselves in your eyes, skin as well as in your lungs causing irritation. Therefore wearing safety goggles, gloves, a long sleeved shirt and long pants are the most important. Another important thing is to wear a surgical mask you can pick up at most Ottawa pharmacies or anywhere where first aid supplies are found.
For most dwellings in Ottawa, the insulation found in the attic is blown in and for the first few years is thick enough to do the job of keeping the house cool and warm. However, as time passes, like anything else the insulation will settle, which means it is not as thick as it was. This makes the first step, measuring how deep or thick the layer of insulation is. The optimum is around 15.24 cm anything less means that more is needed.
The next action to takes is to calculate the area and the amount of cellulose insulation you will need. Once you do this and you dress properly, you can begin by spreading the loose insulation over the existing layer. The best tool to use for spreading the new insulation is a leaf rake. The end result you want is that the insulation has reached just above the top of the joists.
After this step the next thing is to get, un-faced batting that is 22.86 cm thick to cover what you just put down. The object here is to lay it down perpendicular to the direction of the joist. During this step, be sure to cut the batting so it fits tightly together so it can restrict airflow. This should cover the attic floor completely.
If you are like most people in Ottawa, you will want to use the attic for storage space. A good method for this is to build a frame with 2×10’s with compartments that will fit the batting. Then you can use oriented-strand board as a cover for the frame where you can put the items you wish to store.
If there is a walkway in the attic, you can use 5 cm thick polystyrene on the subfloor, this insulates and provides access to any storage that may be up there. As it was pointed out, this is a simple process and easy to do to get your house ready for the cold weather here in Ottawa.
Looking to get your home ready for winter? Try these Ottawa businesses:
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