Installing Foam Insulation Board in an Attic

Installing a foam insulation board in the attic is a great way of saving money on professional installation. A foam board installed for insulation purposes in the attic can help to cut down on the energy costs of the house and can help reduce the energy consumption which thereby promotes a more environmentally sound way of daily living. It has been observed that even though there are a number of ways of insulating the house yourself, foam insulation boards are possibly the most effective method and make for the highest degree of protection. A foam insulation board is the best material to work with when undertaking a do it yourself project because foam insulation boards are easy to maneuver, are generally very lightweight and can be fixed in almost any part of the house; thus making it ideal for the attic which is by and large a hard to reach place and not easy to do up accurately.

Step 1 - Remove Insulation

Remove any existing pieces of insulation that might have been covering the attic walls up until now. Remove the old insulation boards carefully without causing any damage to the walls.

Step 2 - Install Insulation Boards

Foam insulation boards can be attached to concrete walls as well and care should be taken not to chip the cement. When installing foam insulation boards in the attic make sure that you start from one corner and work your way around the roam.

Step 3 - Place Caulking and Furring Strips

Place a caulking strip at every junction where the foam boards will have to meet the support structures of the attic. Place the furring strips on the wall carefully, making sure they are aligned in a straight plane with one another.

Step 4 - Cut Foam Boards

The next step involves cutting out the foam boards according to precise measurements. Remember that the foam boards have to fit between the furring strips and should be snugly placed so it is important to measure out the dimensions carefully before cutting them out. Foam insulation boards usually come in panels of 4 by 8 feet.

Step 5 - Fix Caulking Lining for Fitting into Furring Strip

Once the board is cut affix a bead lining of caulk down one side of it. This prepares the board and makes it ready to fit into the furring strip. Slide the caulked side of the board into the furring strip and make sure that it is fit tight into the strip with no air spaces or gaps between the board and the strip. Use the next board and caulk it down one side the same way. The caulked side of the second board needs to be slid into the side of the first board that has not been caulked.

Step 6 - Insulate from Moisture

Once you have covered the entire area to be insulated, use plastic sheeting or a vapor barrier sheet to cover the foam boards to prevent any moisture related problems.