Open cell polyurethane and closed cell polyurethane.
Types of attic insulation materials.
The open cell polyurethane foam has an r value of 3 5 to 3 6 per inch with a price tag of 1 1 20 square foot.
Batt and roll insulation.
First let s discuss the most common types of insulation available for attics.
Blanket batts and rolls.
Diyers can use this foam for small jobs such as insulating door frames.
Blanket batts and rolls.
Foam board or rigid foam panels.
Foam board or rigid foam.
Homeowners can install.
Can be used to insulate almost any part of your home from the roof down to the foundation.
Do it yourself insulation of unfinished walls floors and ceilings.
More options exist but these four materials make up the vast majority of installations in minnesota attics where i operate.
Sheathing reduces heat conduction through structural elements like wood and steel.
There are two types of spray foam.
Rigid panels of insulation.
Fiberglass batts cellulose loose fill fiberglass and spray foam.
It s available in fiberglass mineral wool plastic fibers and natural fibers.
Blanket insulation is available as batts or rolls and is the easiest diy insulation material.