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How many square feet does a bag of AttiCat coverage?

How many square feet does a bag of AttiCat coverage?

Technical Information

R-VALUE R12 R40
Blown Inches 4.5 14.6
Coverage/bag (ft2) 162.0 47.4

How much area does a bag of insulation cover?

ft.

Is AttiCat insulation good?

Topping up your attic to the recommended R-80 (or 28.5) can save you up to 20%* in energy costs and can be done in as little as 2 hours! You can do it yourself! Owens Corning AttiCat Expanding PINK FIBERGLAS Blown-In Insulation (32.6 sq. ft.) is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 854.

How much does it cost to insulate a 1000 sq ft attic?

The cost to insulate an attic with blown-in insulation runs from $600 to $1,200, assuming it is 1,000 square feet in size. If you choose to hire a professional, expect to pay from $40 to $70 an hour for labor in addition to the cost of materials.

Which R-value is best?

Depending on where you live and the part of your home you’re insulating (walls, crawlspace, attic, etc.), you’ll need a different R-Value. Typical recommendations for exterior walls are R-13 to R-23, while R-30, R-38 and R-49 are common for ceilings and attic spaces.

How do you calculate insulation?

To determine the amount of insulation needed, start by measuring the height and length of each of your room walls. Multiply the wall’s length by the wall’s height and don’t forget to write down the spacing of the studs so you can then determine what type of the insulation will be purchased.

Which type of blown-in insulation is best?

Blown-in. Also known as loose-fill, blown-in insulation comes in tiny chunks packaged in large bags, and entails using a blowing machine to fill in necessary spaces. Fiberglass, cotton, and mineral wool can all work as loose-fill material, but the far and away top choice for blown-in insulation is fiberglass.

How many bags of insulation do I need per square foot?

To Obtain a Thermal Resistance of: Installed Insulation Shouldn’t Be Less Than: Thickness After Settling Maximum Sq. Ft. Per Bag Minimum Bags Per 1,000 Sq. Ft.

Which type of insulation is best for attic?

Fiberglass, cotton, and mineral wool can all work as loose-fill material, but the far and away top choice for blown-in insulation is fiberglass. Contrary to batts, blown-in fiberglass insulation is perfect for filling in tight voids around wiring, pipes, or any area with awkward framing.

Is a higher R value better?

R-Values. An insulating material’s resistance to conductive heat flow is measured or rated in terms of its thermal resistance or R-value — the higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness.

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