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Old 07-03-2009, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by shellbug View Post
No the stuff I am talking about is spray foam, it expands when they spray it up on the top of the attic on the underside of the roof and on the walls.
Not sure in your milder climate, but here in Ohio "they" say it is better to make sure your attic is adequately ventilated and that you insulate the attic floor/(living space ceiling). Heat kills the roofing material, especially if you have asphalt shingles--you'd be blocking heat transfer out of the roofing mat'l into the attic space. I would not insulate my house that way. My attic has some soffit venting, gable end vents and ridge vents--I wish I could get even more in there. It would probably make your house cooler, but I'd also fear possible moisture/condensation issues and the reduction in the life of the roofing mat'ls.
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