Better Out The Attic Than The Basement

Loose fill or batt insulation is typically installed in an attic.

Better out the attic than the basement.

Second a finished attic is better insulated than an unfinished one. If you re in the market for a new home consider the limitations of the attic carefully but don t completely rule it out. One major drawback of attics is ceiling height or lack thereof. To find out if you have enough attic insulation measure the thickness of the insulation.

A finished attic is a great place for another living room a play room for kids or another unique bedroom with a great view. Loose fill insulation is usually less expensive to install than batt insulation and provides better coverage when installed properly. Put that thing back where it came from or so help me. While basement renovations tend to be more common attics should not be overlooked.

Whether a birds or moths in the attic a raccoon in the garage or mice in the basement critters aren t concerned with taking care of your belongings as a general rule of thumb nothing in your attic garage or basement should be left out in the open. I looked out the window and noticed that my aunt had finished gardening and was now walking back to the house. Attics are typically used for storage but a finished attic can almost always fit more in it than an unfinished one.