The right barrier will block the moisture from reaching the insulation.
Attic insulation paper side up.
I put the paper side facing toward the inside of the house.
He said since it was low i could roll out r 30 on it which i did.
The warmer air on one outer side of the wall causes water to build up along the colder inner side.
Some of the insulation in the attic is the stuff that blows on and doesn t have a paper side.
So why did this guy in the video have the paper side down towards the floor and the fluffy side up.
Can i put the peper face against the outside wall and the second piece put fiberglass sides together so the paper face of the inside paper is against the sheet rock.
This guide to proper attic insulation includes tips on vent areas right side up puckers loose or compressed insulation animal nests mold and more.
The video above shows that the fluffy side of the insulation is facing up.
Is this going to cause condensation in the winter and rot the insulation under the paper water vapor and therefore the wood.
This whole insulation installation is very very confusing.
The moisture will get the insulation wet and reduce its effectiveness.
When the recommendation is to put the fluffy side down with the paper part facing the ceiling.
Facing is a thin layer of paper or plastic attached to one side of.