I want to insulate my old house that currently has zero insulation so that I can start saving at least a little on my heating billsI am going to start in my full size attic that has plank floorsI've emptied my attic over the years so it's free of boxes, etcCan I just lay R-44 (I'm in NY state) on top of the existing floor with the vapor barrier face down on the entire floor and install attic vents to ensure proper ventilation? Would this be beneficial at all? I thought about the blow in insulation but it's just me doing the work and I thought that just laying it down would be the easiest wayPulling up the planks would also be difficult and time consuming for me to do myselfAny knowledgeable opinions and input would be appreciatedThanks!
I think you are correct, and don't worry about the originIt is a boundary condition-the field is not defined there.
For most people, this starts out as a small DIY project but grows fairly quicklyI run an insulation company in the Dallas, TX area and in my part of the country, batt type insulation is more expensive then having a professional blow in loose fill insulationPlus the loose fill type will give a better coverage and not allow small gaps in the insulation Depending on the installer, a pro can usually blow in insulation under the decking in the atticThis does greatly depend on how the decking is put in I would recommend getting at least three contractors to come over and look at the situation, then price doing it yourselfChances are, you will be surprised how cheap it is to have a professional contractor blow in insulation vslaying in batt type Good luck!
