You can even peel off the paper face it s not a pretty job but it ll work and then lay those batts back down as unfaced.
Install attic floor over blown insulation.
Loose fill blown in insulation is best for tight spaces or if your attic already has a layer of insulation that just needs to be topped off.
Place the 1 by 6 boards down over the floor joists in the attic so that they run at a perpendicular angle to the.
This is probably the easiest method to install radiant barrier atticfoil is to lay the foil out over the existing insulation on the attic floor.
Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic.
Drill 3 inch screws through the boards and into the joist where they cross over the joists.
How to install attic flooring over blown in insulation step 1.
You need about 22 inches of blown in or about 19 inches of unfaced insulation in that attic space to give you the maximum amount of warmth.
This method can be used in any climate though it historically has been most popular in colder climates.
See install batt and roll insulation for details.
Watch this easy diy guide on how to fit an attic sub floor and boards.
Laying foil over on top of insulation on the attic floor.
Then you ll be good to go.