Adding Insulation to Your Attic

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Installation Instructions

1. Lay temporary ﬂooring (using plank or plywood

pieces) across joists and hang a temporary work

light. To make sure the sofﬁt vents aren’t blocked,

install attic vents or bafﬂes like Owens Corning

raft-R-mate

Attic Rafter Vents, which assure

unobstructed airﬂow from the sofﬁt to the attic.

2. Begin laying faced or unfaced EcoTouch

insulation at outer edge of attic and work toward

center. If faced insulation is used, facing should be

toward the living space in contact with drywall.

3. Lay insulation in the joist spaces, lling them

end-to-end. Insulation should be cut to ﬁt snugly

around cross bracing. Insulation should extend far

enough to cover exterior walls but should not block

ﬂow of air from sofﬁt vents. When a second layer

is used, place it perpendicular to the ﬁrst layer, to

minimize gaps.

4. Insulation must be kept 3" away from recessed

lighting ﬁxtures unless ﬁxtures are marked “I.C.”

(Insulated Ceiling)—designed for direct insulation

contact. Insulation placed over an unrated ﬁxture

may cause the ﬁxture to overheat and perhaps

start a ﬁre. The insulation should always be

installed at least 3" away from any metal chimneys,

gas water heater ﬂues or other heat-producing

devices.

5. Fill the spaces between a masonry chimney and

wood framing with a noncombustible material such

as unfaced EcoTouch

insulation, which will not

burn.

NOTE: Do not leave faced insulation exposed.

The facings on kraft-faced insulation will burn and

must be installed in substantial contact with an

approved interior ﬁnish as soon as the insulation

has been installed. Facing must be installed in

substantial contact with an approved ceiling,

ﬂoor or wall material. Keep open ﬂame and other

heat sources away from facing. See package

for warnings, ﬁre hazard and instructions, or call

1-800-GET-PINK

Check your local building codes for requirements

in your area.

Basic Tools

• Tape measure

• Utility knife

• Straightedge or 2 x 4

(for cutting insulation)

• Lightweight, squeeze-type stapler

Protective Gear

• Work gloves

• Loose-tting, long-sleeved shirt

• OSHA-approved safety glasses

• Disposable dust mask

Special Equipment

• Portable work light

• Boards or sheets of plywood (provide a safe

place to sit or kneel in an unﬁnished attic and

a surface on which to cut the insulation)

• Pole or rake (for pushing insulation into

out-of-the-way places in attics/ﬂat ceilings)

Project: Uninsulated Attic

Know-How

• Before you begin any insulation project make

sure you:

• Seal any open penetrations

• Gather the necessary tools and wear

protective gear listed above

• Always use a portable work light to

ensure you have enough light in your

work environment

• Leave EcoTouch

PINK

insulation in its

wrapper until you are ready to use it

• Packaged insulation is highly compressed

and expands greatly when the wrapper is

opened

• Provide a safe place to sit or kneel in an

unﬁnished attic and a surface on which to cut

the insulation

• Use a pole or rake for pushing insulation into

out-of-the-way places in attics/ﬂat ceilings

• Properly insulate and seal attic access

openings

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