My attic has only 4 vertical joists and is about 72 tall at its peak in the middle, so I can't stand upright in most parts, and it tapers steeply towards the edges of the roof, limiting my space for adding insulationI have, at most, 4 of blown-in insulation right now and I'd like to add sufficient insulation to bring my attic to an R-49 value, which is recommended for where we live.After adding sufficient blown-in insulation to bring to the top of the joists (remember, they're only 4 tall), what's my best option for insulation? Should I just use rolled insulation and make it thicker towards the middle? Is there a rigid foam or other product I can use?
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You want 10 minimum on the attic floor, and then staple in styro foam joist vents in between each joist so the roof can breath in the summerThen staple in fiberglass batt insulation according to whatever size joist you haveShould be good to go.
