Hi I'm in the process of remodeling an older home. The insulation in the
loft was removed, there was batting and blown, now it's time to
re-insulate the loft. I live in Arkansas winter temps sometimes 30
degrees, do I need the batting and blown in my loft?


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On 9/22/2013 10:45 AM, geneva wrote:
Hi I'm in the process of remodeling an older home. The insulation in the
loft was removed, there was batting and blown, now it's time to
re-insulate the loft. I live in Arkansas winter temps sometimes 30
degrees, do I need the batting and blown in my loft?

The type is pretty much immaterial; you need insulation of R30 at a minimum

If there's access/storage and/or you're thinking of doing it yourself,
the batting is probably much simpler to deal with as well as less muss.
If it'll be put up there and nobody is there for the next 20 yr or so,
getting it blown is possibly a little cheaper presuming decent access.

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geneva wrote:
Hi I'm in the process of remodeling an older home. The insulation in the
loft was removed, there was batting and blown, now it's time to
re-insulate the loft. I live in Arkansas winter temps sometimes 30
degrees, do I need the batting and blown in my loft?


Hi,
Insulation is a MUST, no quiestion.

"geneva" wrote in message
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Hi I'm in the process of remodeling an older home. The insulation in the
loft was removed, there was batting and blown, now it's time to
re-insulate the loft. I live in Arkansas winter temps sometimes 30
degrees, do I need the batting and blown in my loft?


Here is Houston Texas sometimes 18 degrees,

It good to know that Arkansas is not getting to
-5 degrees winter temps as it did in the pass

But it's going to be a long a cold winter this year

More insulation or Wood or batting and blown

Dam it cool today
on this 9-22-13
Here is Houston

closed cell expanding spray foam seals air leaks better and has a higher R value per inch. however it costs more. but its a one time cost energy costs forever.

spray foam isd much better

On 9/22/2013 4:13 PM, bob haller wrote:
closed cell expanding spray foam seals air leaks better and has a higher R value per inch. however it costs more. but its a one time cost energy costs forever.

spray foam isd much better


Depends on the sprayed area. If spraying the roof deck, open cell is
considered better due to the ability to allow water to pass "IF" there
is a roof leak. Open foam will allow the leak area to be detected much
easier. Once dry, open cell returns to it's normal state. If not on the
roof deck, then closed cell could still be considered, but in general,
closed cell is generally used for grade level or below because it serves
as a complete sealant barrier.

Closed cell used on roof decks will reroute a leak, thus making it
difficult to pinpoint the entering area. It also has a higher expansion
ratio and is recommended to be sprayed in new construction since it can
push out existing walls if not sprayed properly.

Overall, spray foam is the way to go, IMO.

On Sun, 22 Sep 2013 17:12:29 -0400, Meanie
wrote:

Overall, spray foam is the way to go, IMO.

I would agree; particularly in new construction. I would.

For the OP batts or blown insulation would do just as well as we do
not know the size of the loft area.

As mentioned above, the R-value it the important thing. I have blown
insulation in my attic space. Over time it can settle and would need
more added.

HD use to (might still) offer for free rental on the machine if you
buy the insulation at HD. I takes two people (one in the attic and one
to operate and keep the machine filled).

The blown insulation needs soffet vent chutes:

http://americandreamnaturalfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/step2-img5.jpg