Should I replace blown in insulation when installing attic floor?
C & E wrote:
Any thoughts or ideas?
If anything you would be wanting to *add* insulation to the attice
which is the point of the greatest thermal loss. My blown-in was
done by the previous owner and on top of the glass insulation. Over
the past 25 years it has settled and I have rolled out new batts
perpendicular to the joists. Now, if I were in your situation and
wanted to create storage for light loads in my attic I would make 2x4
standoffs to a height just greater than the insulation that you have
or intend to put down in the future. I would connect them with 2x4s
and top with 3/8" CD ply. JAT
Excellent idea.
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