Blanket batts and rolls.
Types of attic insulation materials.
There are two types of spray foam.
Blanket insulation is available as batts or rolls and is the easiest diy insulation material.
Homeowners can install.
Diyers can use this foam for small jobs such as insulating door frames.
It s available in fiberglass mineral wool plastic fibers and natural fibers.
Do it yourself insulation of unfinished walls floors and ceilings.
Fiberglass batts cellulose loose fill fiberglass and spray foam.
Foam board or rigid foam panels.
Open cell polyurethane and closed cell polyurethane.
Polystyrene and polyurethane are the most common types of materials used in making foam board.
This type of insulation.
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.
First let s discuss the most common types of insulation available for attics.
Foam board or rigid foam.
More options exist but these four materials make up the vast majority of installations in minnesota attics where i operate.
The maximum thermal performance or r value of insulation is very dependent on proper installation.
Rigid panels of insulation.
Can be used to insulate almost any part of your home from the roof down to the foundation.