# How Do I Insulate an Attic Using Reflective Insulation?
Reflective insulation is more effective than regular fiberglass insulation and requires a minimal amount of work to install. It has a higher R value (amount of insulation properties) than fiberglass and can actually be placed over traditional fiberglass insulation. It is made with a combination of air and reflective materials.
Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Shrub trimmers (To cut the insulation)
- Reflective insulation (Amount depends on your attic)
Instructions
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Measure the attic to determine how many reflective tiles you will need.
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Remove any floorboards to give complete access to the attic joists. Some may have to be unscrewed, but commonly they are placed on top of the floor boards.
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Place the tiles in the gaps between the ceiling joists. If one needs to be cut use the garden shears to cut the material. It will give a cleaner cut than any other cutting device.
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Replace all of the attic flooring. You can screw it down if you wish, but it is not necessary.
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