Forms of insulation

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Forms of Insulation Insulation – Forms

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blanket
batt
loose fill
roof rafters
ceiling joists
interior ceiling and air/vapor barrier
interior wall surface and air/vapor barrier
studs
rigid board (outside face of studs + batt)
rigid board (outside face of studs)
rigid board (between studs)
foamed-in-place
exterior sheathing and siding not shown

Generated explanation

A cutaway of wood-framed wall and ceiling assemblies illustrates different forms of insulation. Loose fill, batt, and blanket insulation are shown between ceiling joists beneath exposed roof rafters. Wall cavities illustrate foamed-in-place, loose-fill, rigid-board, and batt insulation. Rigid board is also shown across the outside faces of studs, both alone and combined with cavity batts. Interior wall and ceiling surfaces with air/vapor barriers are identified; exterior sheathing and siding are explicitly omitted.

Components

roof rafters ceiling joists wall studs wall top plates wall bottom plate interior ceiling interior wall surface air/vapor barrier blanket insulation batt insulation loose-fill insulation rigid-board insulation foamed-in-place insulation

Materials

wood framing blanket insulation batt insulation loose-fill insulation rigid insulation board foamed-in-place insulation