How to Install Fiberglass Insulation In Walls and Ceilings | Bedroom Remodel

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

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[@JD-72191]

I live in Southern California. My home has a room that was converted from the original garage. It was not insulated. In the winter it gets cold and in the summer it can get warm in there. We had an insulation installer come out and he gave us a quote for insulation to just the ceiling and another quote for the ceiling and the walls. We are considering just insulating the ceiling as there would be a lot of damage to put insulation in the walls. Since we are in Southern Cal would insulation in the ceiling without the walls make at least a 50% difference in the temperature fluctuating in the winter and summer?

[@SuzanneBaruch]

Can we all just take a minute to appreciate how neat and precise this job looks? 👏👏👏👏👏

[@reginalawson3438]

yes I thought the same!!!

[@crinkle2649]

I never even thought about the warm shower doing that. So the tip of taking a cold not warm shower is great.

[@vaniavss]

Hi, I missed you! In the meantime, I love how you are careful to protect yourself with a mask when you go to mess with old insulation. Congratulations and thanks for the videos

[@joshuam.6404]

I have a small piece of plywood that I used my table saw to cut a slit in the middle, wide enough for my knife. I put the plywood down, apply pressure, insert the blade, and slice. It's dummy proof and fast.

[@coppertopjohnson9782]

This video was "fine" boy!!!! 😂 I will catalog everything I just learned for future reference. Great job. 364k....wow!!! Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼👍🏼🍂🍂

[@alwilkerson77]

Excellent! 👌 And the finished product... ah-mazing! My O.C.D. approves this video! 👏👏👏

[@brendatenney8404]

Love your clean installation. Your ending killed me.... "Spun in such a way!!...what?". You're silly Fixer! Can't wait for the next one, Matt!! ❤️😂😂

[@MrChuckyducky1]

I’m getting ready to add R-30 on top of the existing insulation in my attic as well. Thanks for the info.

[@vaniavss]

And, congratulations on the success in the electrical inspection! Not that I doubted it, hehe

[@Warcity777]

I really like how you insulated the attic I try to get customers to do it and a lot of people don't believe in the actual saving they get in the end.

[@rpaasse6453]

I watched loads of video's about insolation. Only left me with more questions. Well, you told how to in 1 video. All clear to me now. Thank you!

[@georgedavall9449]

LOL @ 13:07 “I wouldn’t go rubbing that stuff all over your face…” That made me lol big time! 😂 I don't know what it is, but I could watch this accomplished Man stir paint, wash off a wall, etc. 😁 Good points on Insulation. Having the proper size and correctly used vapor barrier, are the two most important items! Peace. 👍✌🙂

[@nepa_cat_wrangler]

Another great video with sound advice on the dangers of fiberglass insulation. Room is coming along great!

[@mattieruth2171]

That install literally took no time at all😏😁. TFS!

[@carlahubbard7561]

Very informative! Thank you for putting it all into simple, easy to understand terms! Now, I know how to do insulation!

[@GrannyFilmingAgain]

I’ve always heard take a cold shower with no soap. Not sure if there’s anything to the soap part. You’re such a great fixer teacher.

[@seriouslypagan6904]

All I've ever wanted to know about fiberglass, thanks!

[@smplyizzy]

Your attic looks PRO!!!

[@jude5101]

That was such a great video! Before I watched the video I have no idea how to insulate now I feel like nobody could do it better then me other than you haha

[@stevepatcyk8083]

Helps a ton! I've been waiting for the insulation how to! I had no idea you could stack insulation like that for higher R-Value and didn't truly appreciate the importance of a vapor barrier. This knowledge will come in very handy when I remodel and reinsulate my upstairs bedrooms! Phenomenal content.

[@crinkle2649]

I live in Kentucky and today the high was 77. It is going to be in the 70s until the 11th of November then it will be in the 50s and 60s. The weather in Kentucky is nuts. I had the heat on yesterday because it was cold outside.

[@zarak5055]

The best video in ceiling and wall isulation! Great content👏

[@gregmize01]

Beautiful job FIXER!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Gregory!! 😀

[@agray8109]

Helpful vid. It would be interesting if you had a thermal gun to show temp/cold zones w/o insulation, with and after installation of drywall.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Funny you should say that... now that my house is all re-insulated I want to get one and see how I did...Stay tuned!!

[@eunicev1375]

This is so thorough. Excellent explanation.

[@jewel9663]

Yes ,this video helped me out a lot ., thank you,Thank you

[@T.E.P..]

Another stellar vid .... hope you are having a perfect week thanks for all the vids!

[@maryriha]

Beautiful installation of the insulation. Perfection! 😊

[@crinkle2649]

I was about to say you should put an insulation box over the attic opening, and then you said it 😄

[@JesusColon1989]

That insulation is so fffine gurl hehe, I live in MA as well and I'm at the same stage of my reno but with my bathroom. I didn't know about the fire barrier, will definitely get that. thanks for the videos, it has helped a lot

[@barryhunt5357]

Looking good Fixer!!!!!!! I bought the oscillating tool last week after hearing how much you use yours and love it, I put it to work that day, what an arthritis saver!!!!!!

[@darkmagna9004]

The most precise, concise presentation ever!

[@bayani3]

Amazing as always haha love the bloopers

[@lcook0825]

Great video Mr Fixer. Enjoyed it and learned stuff..thanks.

[@SierraOne]

Excellent video as always Where's that discussion about foam, would like to listen to that rant! Thanks!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey, Paul! Thanks. I put the link to my spray foam video in the description of this one if you are interested. Thanks for watching!

[@ca6177]

A very nice job, and yes, neat! Hopefully, one day after you're done you won't have little particles flying around!😁👍

[@wendydix5534]

Love the way you are so neat and tidy as you work.

[@wendydix5534]

What is this about winning a competition or going into the draw for one?

[@dshey6802]

Love the outtakes!!😆

[@xstonedsnailxbox]

for the windows in the uk we use low expansion foam for stopiing drafts and insulating around them and we silcone the outisde id reccomend the spray foam for windows it adds alot of rigidity for them as well

[@duffdastuff8071]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@patsymoore5507]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing.

[@craigaleek1]

Great video. Good info. Thanks doing my attic now.

[@josephstoermer2441]

Awesome video you are so meticulous and organized! 👍

[@jennifermartinus4929]

Great work 👍 ☺️

[@jsaysyay]

the way my first experience with insulation was as a child going into the basement and going "the pink stuff's fallen down again!" my skin hates everything so yeah i wouldn't even risk touching new insulation lol. with all that wonderfully done insulation, now i can continue wishing for a really good strong winter here lol

[@luismadrigalvargas]

My country doesnt require that so I appreciate that explanation on how that stuff works

[@jodifinnegan4453]

Great information on insulation. I learned a lot.

[@tonyathomas66]

I thank you for a great lesson on insulation. Very informative for DIY projects. Love the video ❤❤.

[@TexianPa]

This video was spun in such a way!

[@maryriha]

I live where it doesn’t snow but it’s hotter than hell in the attics most of the year. A contractor put faced insulation in the attic rafters and it kept the attic incredibly cooler all year. No bugs, they don’t like the fiberglass, I guess. Would there be a long term consequence for that? Should it have been non faced?

[@yfigueroa1figueroa896]

Thank you for the lesson. I learned so much. All your videos are so educational! I might not take on the projects you do but I know what to look for with the projects in my house.

[@abh114]

Nice informative video

[@kmilligan333]

Thank you for this video, I was about to insulate the unfinished attic rafters until I watched.

[@barbaramay1916]

Very informative. Thank you

[@peggylarue7824]

Good to see you again. Ever thought about teaching? You explain things so well and make it interesting. Love the bloopers, they’re so fine. 🙃

[@stefaniap.7458]

"What Matt" haha I love these

[@DirkGorgiel]

Soundproofing is Law in Germany, in any Room for residential use. The Windows we use are really tight against the Elements and soundproofed, too. Our Windows interlock inside the Frame all around. Actually stormproove🙂... But still nice watching you, what Ideas you have and what Materials you use.

[@ram-oy4xl]

❤very useful, thank you so much

[@brianmuldoon1635]

Thanks. Very informative

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Just an awesome video.

[@BrentAyotte]

Love it!! Can’t wait to my first room renovation.

[@MyRumplestiltskin]

You’re fortunate that your trusses are conventional trusses instead of engineered trusses. That gives you a lot more room to crawl around instead of having to go around all the cross bracing trusses.

[@moalf5088]

I love all the work that you do. You surely know what your doing. But, one question. You obviously live in a very cold climate. Why didn’t you build out your outer walls to 2x6’s in order to put thicker insulation in the outer walls to save more heat?

[@gracepope3800]

I heard you say sound bearer will this also be used as insulation to keep rooms warmer. When I built my home I insulated every room even the garage.

[@antarcticmonkeys]

Question about your exterior wall insulation. Are you worried that moisture getting through the cladding will cause rot/mold? or is the exterior protected with a house wrap? My research suggested that if you aren't sure of the water tightness of your cladding you should use something that creates an air gap between the exterior and the insulation.

[@guidoabarcia9311]

In Australia you can't have insulation touch outside wall unless house is wrapped

[@deborahhaynes8361]

Oh my word this vid is so helpful! Ty

[@jerrenb...]

Would you do a vapor barrier on rockwool in a wall?

[@ToneCrushers]

Very informative! Thanks

[@AnnaYV]

Yet another great video Matt :D Thankyou! Can I ask why (curiosity) it isn’t necessary to fill the holes of the wires going through the walls horizontally and only up and down?

[@Redrally]

The other point about why you are not insulating the rafters: from what I can see, it looks like your roof doesn't have any major functions for the house, like water boiler or hot water tank or things like that. In British houses, we typically have no basement and these functions are in the roof, so we do have to insulate the roof rafters to protect these functions and prevent heat loss. Anyway, thanks for the explanation. You were so thorough with the ceiling, I could see 2 layers of insulation in some places.

[@snappybabby4646]

Good job.

[@SheyVonne]

Such an amazing video!!!

[@virgilwalker683]

Haha New England are Amertures. Come to Buffalo NY, we have Lake Effect Snow Storm, you guys know nothing about. We got hit with 5 fet on snow in the past 3 days. Hold my cup, I am BBQing in this storm. LMFAO

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video,thanks !!!!

[@thewhatsup]

So it is not bad to Insulate the rafters? We were thinking of insulating a small part that is confined so there would be less heat on our storage. We also thought of insulating the rafters of the garage but not sure if it would hurt anything.

[@chadsmith9979]

And we use on the exacto knife to do our model slit slick cuz it takes longer

[@danielleb5514]

Very informative.

[@julier1616]

Here in Ontario Canada I’ve only ever seen unfaced pink insulation used and finished with a clear sheet of vapor barrier and that red duct tape 🇨🇦

[@RavnosRavenous]

hehe bro i knwo you guys worry about algorithms and stuff.. and having your videos placed in the either instead of on peoples suggestion feeds.. but just want ya to know your vid here followed me from main feed to every frigen what to watch next feed for like 8 vids.. so i think you may be safe from gettin lost.. dont get me wrong love your stuff man just thought it was funny.. "OK OK I WILL WATCH IT DAMMIT!"

[@candlelightbeesgardening]

if you are maybe finishing an unfinished basement, is it harmful for someone to be breathing air or sleeping in a room with uncovered walls with fiberglass roll insulation up?

[@tiphotisted]

I've heard about the sound insulation capabilities of fiberglass. Do you think it's possible to install this on an already constructed ceiling and have it completely dampen sound coming from noisy neighbors?

[@cosmo9362]

Thanks for the video. I have a walk up attic where I have to replace the faced R30 insulation on areas of the floor. I do not have access to the exposed studs from the living space underneath, unless I replace the ceiling. I don’t know how to install the new faced insulation and attach the faced side to the studs. If I don’t staple the insulation to the studs then there will not be a proper vapor barrier, is that correct?? Any recommendations on what I should do? Thank you.

[@kellypruitt9355]

I’m installing this exact insulation on an exterior living room wall, but I have a steel outlet and switch box (real life This Old House lol). But my question is can this insulation be fitted around the steel boxes (in other words can it touch them)? Also I don’t have the wiring like yours, they are actually steel poles that my wires run through. So would just splitting it like you did in the wires be okay?

[@azmike1]

Interesting. Thanks for the info on this.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thank you!

[@stanklamit1408]

would you recommend fiberglass over rockwool or spray foam?

[@quinntoohey406]

Perfection!!!

[@nicky6579]

I need to insulate a room but I am not a contractor, nor do I have the money to pay for it right now. Is it really as easy as you make it look?

[@GrannyFilmingAgain]

🤣🤣🤣 love the ending

[@chadsmith9979]

My insulation boss wanted the flap flush against the side of the two before because the drywall goes up and if you put a screw into a staple it will cause it to grow off center and into insulation instead of the stud so we always have to do it on the side of the stud not the face

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I have seen that before. I don't like doing it that way because it crushes the insulation and makes for a trickier install. Neither way is wrong... I actually had one inspector make us do that, like I said in the video, codes are different everywhere. Thanks for watching!

[@chadsmith9979]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair not the way we did it we always puffed it out

[@chadsmith9979]

And it helps to drywallers know where the stud is

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

@@chadsmith9979 gotcha. Well luckily I am the drywaller and I am cool with it haha. Thanks for the comments!

[@eddieadams4770]

My question is why? What difference does it make if the cracks are sealed, if it all sits under R60? A little air crack is going to work its way through R60?

[@hayleymarks2879]

Is the fire sealant the responsibility of the electrician or the home owner? We where our own contractors for our remodel and I know we didn’t do this 😬

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey, Hayley! It is not the electricians responsibility as far as I know. It is done after all the electrical/plumbing before the drywall. As I said in the video it is part of the insulation inspection here but it all depends on where you live. Not the end of the world if it wasn't done in your house, much worse things are done (or not done) behind walls and houses stand for centuries. 😀😀. Thanks for watching!

[@dwightlee6164]

How will you make the door for thrme attic ? Insulation door?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I made a video about it… kzbin.info/www/bejne/maeVaWaKr7Odd6s enjoy!

[@apolcz]

Was that a Ryobi kitchen knife?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

🤣

[@kevinritchie9227]

When it comes to insulation..."And we're gonna NOT do it, right now!" lol

[@wreybinrios5098]

Does it matter which way insulation in facing on walls?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey! It does but it depends on what region you live in. Here in Massachusetts the vapor barrier needs to face the heated space. You would have to check your local codes for wherever you live. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@27photogger]

Why not Rockwool insulation?

[@brianherald5756]

I always thought the insulation was stapled on the sides of the 2/4 walls so you can see the studs when your hanging drywall

[@FrancisKoczur]

I prefer fiberglass to cellulose, less weight among other things. Compressing fiberglass increases the R-value per inch, but decreases the total R-value, so you end up needing more of it. I wouldn't call Kraft paper facing a vapor barrier. Double Kraft faced batts aren't that bad, but it is best not to. Putting the 2x6s perpendicular to the joists in the attic would have broken the thermal bridging better, and the batts would have been perpendicular too.