It s available in fiberglass mineral wool plastic fibers and natural fibers.
Types of attic insulation materials.
Fiberglass batts cellulose loose fill fiberglass and spray foam.
This type of insulation.
Blanket batts and rolls.
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.
Polystyrene and polyurethane are the most common types of materials used in making foam board.
Diyers can use this foam for small jobs such as insulating door frames.
First let s discuss the most common types of insulation available for attics.
There are two types of spray foam.
Can be used to insulate almost any part of your home from the roof down to the foundation.
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.
Open cell polyurethane and closed cell polyurethane.
Do it yourself insulation of unfinished walls floors and ceilings.
Blanket insulation is available as batts or rolls and is the easiest diy insulation material.
Foam board or rigid foam panels.
Rigid panels of insulation.
Batt and roll insulation.
Blanket batts and rolls.