However don t make the mistake of using a lot of foam spray insulation as this stuff is expensive.
Insulate a ceiling without attic.
Wear long sleeves and pants work gloves safety glasses.
In an attic without soffit vents you can add insulation in the corners and the wedges between the slope of the roof and the floor of the attic which serves as the ceiling for the room below.
Things needed stepladder tape measure utility knife staple gun and staples polyester twine drywall screws roofing nails.
Adequate ventilation is necessary to prevent too much heat and.
Your home needs at least some type of insulation to keep the interior temperature of your home regulated regardless of the specific climate you live in.
Nail 1 furring along every rafter side against the roof deck.
A vent baffle should be installed between the insulation and the roof decking to maintain the ventilation channel.
Instead most builders prefer a foam spray insulation either cellulose or urethane which can be placed into the ceiling using a spray can and left to dry.
Make sure that your house is properly ventilated.
Always fix leaks before installing.
Cut and insert 1 or thicker high r foam insulation sheets r 8 per inch against the furring giving a 1 or greater air path between the insulation and the roof deck under the cathedral ceiling.
Plug leaks to prevent air from getting in and out in areas around windows and doors.