House Wrap In Attic

Tyvek wrap optional studs board interior wall cavity.

House wrap in attic.

Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. The perforations allow vapors from your living space to pass through and be carried out your attic via the ventilation system. Solid single sided radiant barrier foil 48 wide. Apply house wrap up the gables before installing exterior trim even if the attic is not conditioned.

Find your zone on the map and then use the chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic walls floors and crawlspaces. Perforated house wrap radiant barrier foil 60 wide. Super r plus is pictured underneath shingles. Siding or hardiboard air gap via spacers atticfoil radiant barrier you can use either our double sided foil or our single sided foil for this application.

Super r plus is used as a roof underlayment wrap in this instance. Super r plus is shown as a roof wrap over the beams. So the layers would go like this from the outside to the inside. This would extend the overall life of the insulation in the attic space and achieve all the benefits of a radiant barrier.

How to measure your attic. It may also be used as a house wrap allowing for maximum breathability and eliminating interior condensation problems cellulose or fiberglass insulation alone will merely slow down the transfer of heat. House wrap is not just for air sealing the insulated parts of the house it is mainly for water management.