Square footage of your attic.
Insulating and ventilating an attic.
Proper insulation and air sealing also keeps attics cold in winter by blocking the entry of heat and moist air from below.
Consider installing continuous ventilation as a part of this project.
Insulating and air sealing your attic is one of the best things you can do for your home.
The solution is to add baffles which allow air to flow past the insulation photo 9.
In order to facilitate this exchange of warm and cool air the general rule of thumb suggests installing at least 1 sq.
Ventilation of attic spaces is required by most building codes as well as by roofing material manufacturers and the national roofing contractors association nrca.
Of vent for every 300 sq.
Most building codes require a ratio of 1 150 ventilation space to attic floor space.
According to home advisor insulating your attic can cost between 1700 to 2100.
In the summer natural air flow in a well vented attic moves super heated air out of the attic protecting roof shingles and removing moisture.
Building codes vary.
The insulation will resist heat transfer into the house.
Baffles are available at home centers.
Ventilating your home prevents moisture odors and indoor air pollutants from building up.
Before we explore how to ventilate an attic space it is prudent to understand how much ventilation is needed.
Keep the following things in mind as you start this project.
Contractor or insulation installer s fee.
If your attic is well insulated the insulation might be plugging the spaces between rafters just above exterior walls.
Type and material of your insulation.