I ve also heard people call them half pound and two pound foams respectively.
Easiest way to add attic insulation.
You can add loose fill on top of fiberglass batts or blankets and vice versa.
Wear a long sleeve shirt gloves eye protection and a dust mask.
How to install attic insulation over existing insulation you can install fiberglass batts yourself right over existing insulation but follow these precautions.
Open cell and closed cell.
Pull down stair or ladder.
Once it s compressed it s easy to cut with a utility knife.
Check the depth using a tape measure.
Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic.
Measure how much insulation you already have.
To install it just lay it across the joists.
When adding additional insulation you do not have to use the same type of insulation that currently exists in your attic.
Install fiberglass batts over existing batt insulation.
How do i add insulation to existing attic insulation.
Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120.
Put on goggles and gloves to protect yourself while handling.
Attic hatch or door.
Add the right kind of insulation.
Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door.