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How to Insulate a Crawl Space
This video shows you just how easy and effective insulating your crawl space can be, and how essential. We鈥檒l guide you through the different types of crawl spaces, vented and unvented, and what they mean for your insulation project. When it鈥檚 all said and done, you鈥檒l see that insulating crawl spaces is a simple way to improve your home鈥檚 overall energy efficiency.
Crawlspaces are often overlooked but in order for your home to be appropriately insulated, they should be insulated. The thermal blanket that covers your entire house helps to hold cold air inside in the summer and prevent warm air from escaping in the winter, and crawl space insulation is an essential part of that. It鈥檚 recommended that you use precut batts, they鈥檙e easier to use in tighter spaces. It鈥檚 also important to wear safety gear and cover the ground with a plastic linter in order to keep moisture out of the crawlspace. When considering crawl space insulation, keep in mind that there are two different types of crawlspace: vented and unvented. We鈥檒l guide you through the differences and what they mean for your insulation process. Mainly, it鈥檚 important to make sure the ducts and pipes are appropriately insulated in and areas where air could escape are sealed off. Even in potentially tight spaces, we鈥檒l show you just how easy and effective insulating your crawl space can be, and how essential. When it鈥檚 all said and done, you鈥檒l see that insulating crawlspaces is a simple way to improve your home鈥檚 overall insulation.
Crawlspaces are often overlooked but in order for your home to be appropriately insulated, they should be insulated. The thermal blanket that covers your entire house helps to hold cold air inside in the summer and prevent warm air from escaping in the winter, and crawl space insulation is an essential part of that. It鈥檚 recommended that you use precut batts, they鈥檙e easier to use in tighter spaces. It鈥檚 also important to wear safety gear and cover the ground with a plastic linter in order to keep moisture out of the crawlspace. When considering crawl space insulation, keep in mind that there are two different types of crawlspace: vented and unvented. We鈥檒l guide you through the differences and what they mean for your insulation process. Mainly, it鈥檚 important to make sure the ducts and pipes are appropriately insulated in and areas where air could escape are sealed off. Even in potentially tight spaces, we鈥檒l show you just how easy and effective insulating your crawl space can be, and how essential. When it鈥檚 all said and done, you鈥檒l see that insulating crawlspaces is a simple way to improve your home鈥檚 overall insulation.
Tools List:
- Attic light
- JM Blown-In Insulation
- Paper ruler or tape measure
- Utility Knife
- 2x4 piece of wood
- Gloves 鈥� Protective eyeware
- Screwdriver
- Dust mask
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Canned foam
- Staple gun and staples
- Cardboard to cut insulation on
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