If using faced insulation keep the paper vapor retarder facing up and against the subfloor.
Attic insulation paper up or down.
The insulation should fit snugly against the subfloor and between the joists.
We used two levels one with no paper went in first then the other with paper went on top facing into the attic between the studs in the floor of the attic.
Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic.
Attic hatch or door.
When using insulation that has either paper or plastic facing that moisture barrier faces outward toward the attic space.
So why did this guy in the video have the paper side down towards the floor and the fluffy side up.
When the recommendation is to put the fluffy side down with the paper part facing the ceiling.
Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120.
This whole insulation installation is very very confusing.
Make sure the first layer you put down on the floor of the attic has the vapor barrier paper face down with subsequent layers of unfaced no paper insulation.
Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door.
After i read this i realized or at least i think i put the insulation in upside down with the paper facing into the attic.
Make sure each run contacts the insulation you installed at the header band joists.
Cut the insulation as needed to fit any narrow spaces between floor joists.
This guide to proper attic insulation includes tips on vent areas right side up puckers loose or compressed insulation animal nests mold and more.
Pull down stair or ladder.
If the attic is finished you plan.
Can you double up paper back insulation to fill deeper space by using 2 by 6 board studes as framing.