Attic Insulation Marker

Please staple a copy of the ruler on strapping in your attic before starting to blow cellulose insulation.

Attic insulation marker.

Owens corning raft r mate 22 1 2 in. When you re blowing insulation it can get dusty and hard to see whether you ve got it deep enough around the entire attic. To assist an inspector and the installer in verifying the depth of the insulation the wsec requires that depth markers be placed in the attic space. Atticat pink blown in insulation is designed for application in attics of new and existing homes.

From schools to businesses to family homes our insulation works everywhere. To this end i made two different visual indicators the first of which were brightly painted dowel rods to denote the insulation height while the other were plastic flags affixed to the underside of the roof decking to mark anything of import below. Most homes are insulated in the attic and any floors located above unfinished basements or crawl spaces. A couple helpful tasks before adding insulation to your attic is to mark your desired depth and label anything you may want to find before you completely cover it.

Its expert engineering lets you create the most comfortable environment without compromising your design. Follow the coverage chart to determine how many inches you need to install for your desired r value. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The r value indicates how well insulation resists heat transfer.

Measure up from the drywall to mark your desired blown in insulation level. Staple these r value rulers to attic joists to get the correct amount of insulation. Made of cardboard stock. Use a permanent marker to mark the level every few trusses so you know you have even coverage around the entire space.

Insulation our building science makes insulation br smarter. Attic insulation measuring rulers these rulers are used with all types of blown in insulation to provide a working gauge of depth for the installer. Made of cardboard stock 20 long. Click the image for the print friendly version of the ruler.

Insulation decreases the amount of heat entering from outside when it s hot and traps warmth inside when it s cold. Sold in packs of 100. The depth markers must be installed for every three hundred square feet of attic area and must face toward the attic access.