Q: What kind of additional insulation can I put into the attic in my 1,550 square-foot condo? There was lots of cellulose installed when the unit was built, but now it’s deteriorating. I am starting to see through the insulation to the wood underneath and I think it needs more insulation. What type of insulation should I use?
A: Adding more cellulose should work just fine. You might want to have a whole-house energy audit done first to get some more information about your condo. Just be sure that someone doesn’t talk you into putting more than R-38 level of insulation in the attic. Adding any more than that into the attic will not benefit you enough in savings on your utility bills to make it worth your while financially.
For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona homebuilding and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning “Rosie on the House” radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.
