My attic currently has loose fill insulation which is almost to the
top of each joist bay. I have some craft-faced insulation that I
would like to use on top of the existing loose fill.

Should I remove the craft paper before installing the batts?

If I leave the craft paper, should it face down, toward the living
space?

Note: I live in the cold Northeast.

Thanks

jay hey wrote:
My attic currently has loose fill insulation which is almost to the
top of each joist bay. I have some craft-faced insulation that I
would like to use on top of the existing loose fill.

Should I remove the craft paper before installing the batts?

If I leave the craft paper, should it face down, toward the living
space?

Note: I live in the cold Northeast.

Thanks


I would suggest slitting it.

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Joseph Meehan

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"jay hey" wrote...
My attic currently has loose fill insulation which is almost to the
top of each joist bay. I have some craft-faced insulation that I
would like to use on top of the existing loose fill.

Should I remove the craft paper before installing the batts?

You don't want the vapor barrier at all; remove it.