Any little thing is goodI need to know at least 15 household items made from aluminumI have paperclips, staples, containers, and jarsanything else??thanks]
Light reflectors Soda / Beer cans Foil Ladders (though many are now composite) Window frames Mirrors (backing) Cooking Utensils Pots Pans Electrical Wiring Heat Sinks (in electrical components like your computer) Batteries SOME car engine blocks etc.
i put in the blow in typeyou can get it at lowes or home depotit takes 2 peopleone to feed the machine and one to be in the attic blowing itit is fairly easybe sure to wear a dust mask or bandana over your mouth and noseand make sure you leave the vents in the sofit open for good air flow.
I don't know what it is called, but there is a type of insulation that you can get that is also used in refridgeratorsIt comes in thick foam sheets, and has to be cut into placeIt works really well, and does not need to replaced nearly as often as the fiberglass stuffTypically, you would want to remove what is currently is placeSince it is your attic, you may be okay with leaving it though.
blown-in insulation works really well, the thicker you make it the better the R value, r value can be like r-9, 0r r-13, the higher the number the better insulation your getting, with the blown-in insulation you probably should be careful not to cover up certain areas, such as around the edge of the attic where the roof meets the side of the house, usually there are vents in these corners, you'll know if you do or not b/c u can see light coming through,.these vents help your attic release heat,.other suggestion is that you don't want to cover the trusses in areas you intend to walk to in the future, vering them will make it difficult to walk in if you have to go up there to fix something, if your not interested in the blown in insulation, i would get the rolls , easier to work with.not sure what's cheaper, you'll just have to check with your local suppliers, goodluck
I'm going to support David N's answerYou need to talk to a local roofer, who's been working in the neighborhood forever: in your climate, on houses of similar age.
