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How to install rolled insulation over existing lose fill in my attic?

Is it better to compress the insulation and pack it in between the trusses and over the existing insulation? Or is it better to lay the rolls perpendicular to the trusses? If I pack it it, it really compresses the rolls If I lay the rolls perpendicular, this will cause a 2quot;-3quot; gap between the layers and I'm not sure if that is the proper way to do it.

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You better stop doing whatever you're doing and eat like a normal person, and stop taking your dumb pillsYou're going to mess yourself upyou better go get some laxatives and crap out all that crapEat fruit and vegetables with every meal.
holy crap .i bet that feels like your having a baby when you do finally go .have you tried Metamucil Psyllium Fiber Supplement Capsules or NOW Foods Psyllium Husk 500mg.
A healthy diet wouldn't cause this type of problem, you're doing something wrongMake sure you're eating lots of fruit / veg and enough healthy fatsAvoid diet foods and low fat junk, and stop the diet pills
In any event do not compress insulation, blown or loose fill insulation and on the most part all insulation, is designed to capture air and stop it's movementThe insulation value is attained through stagnant air, even closed cell insulation such as rigid foam uses the same principleYou would be best, to add to the original in the same fashion, most Big Box stores rent the equipmentThat said, place rolled insulation perpendicular over existing in such a way as not to compress existing, by such means as to trap air between both new and old and limiting it's movementMake sure you are not also adding a vapour barrier in the wrong locationIf in doubt, research proper location of VB for your application Hope this helpsPS: as Lauren mentions do not block up ventilation, use soffit baffles.

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