How To Insulate An Attic: A Step-By-Step Guide 

 

Equipment checklist:  reflective tape, a utility knife and a staple gun.



Reflective tape will help you secure the insulation layers in place. Effective in dry, hot and sub-zero conditions, it creates a vapor barrier to improve the insulation’s effect. It is easy to use, resistant to sunlight and highly durable over time.


The Installment Scenarios

Scenario 1: Attaching insulation to the bottom attic rafters — convenient for both new constructions and retrofitting


Recommended Prodex type: 48 Inch, Fast Action, 10M or 72 Inch.


  • Use reflective tape to bind seams.
  • If you want to avoid seam taping, choose 10M or Fast Action, which have an incorporated adhesive line on one side of the roll.
Prodex attached to the bottom of the rafters in attic

Scenario 2: Installing insulation between rafters


Recommended Prodex type: 24 Inch or 16 Inch.


  • Staple insulation edges to the side of the rafters.
  • Leave a two-inch air gap between Prodex and sheathing to increase insulation performance.
Prodex between rafters in attic

Scenario 3: Applying insulation to the attic floor


Recommended Prodex type: Prodex Perforated


  • Apply the new insulation on top of the existing insulation layers.
Prodex on attic floor

Scenario 4: Applying insulation during new house construction before the roof sheathing installment


Recommended Prodex type: Any Prodex Total type


  • Drape insulation over the rafters or trusses.
  • Make sure the insulation can drop a few inches between each rafter.
  • Use reflective tape to bind the seams.
  • If you want to avoid seam taping, choose 10M or Fast Action, which have an incorporated adhesive line on one side of the roll.
Prodex over rafters and trusses in attic
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Prodex Difference: ICC-ES Recognized : R- value unaffected by humidity : Prevents condensation : Prevents 97% of radiant heat transfer : Vapor barrier : Elastic : Does not promote mold or mildew : Does not provide for nesting of rodents, bugs or birds : Seals around nails (no leak) :  Reflective reinforced foil plus closed-cell polyethylene foam center : Keeps its shape over time (doesn't collapse) : Rippled surface increases airflow : Over 5 billion square feet sold worldwide.


Recommended insulation for your attic


Prodex: 10M. The following are excellent Prodex 5M choices: 48 Inch, Fast Action, Perforated, 72 Inch, 24 Inch or 16 Inch.


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