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Article: ADDING INSULATION WILL WARM LIVING AREA
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- Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current)
- Article date:
- May 12, 2002
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Q: A portion of my living area is above an unheated garage. The
garage ceiling has about 3 inches of insulation with the paper back
facing the living area. This is covered by sheetrock.
The floor of the living area is often cold in the New Hampshire
winters. What is best way of correcting or improving this condition?
R.A.
A: If the floor above the insulation is covered with carpeting or
vinyl, additional insulation can be pumped or blown in to each floor
joist cavity. The carpet would be secured and then pulled back at
strategic locations where a hole is drilled in the subflooring.
After the insulation has been installed, the drilled holes are
filled and the carpet is reattached. Older ...