Insulation Over Wires In Attic

Hi i have a guy working in my attic.

Insulation over wires in attic.

Maine for example on whether or not the attic is vented or unvented and on whether some of the junction boxes also contain light fixtures which generate heat installing insulation around existing wiring could violate one of these nec performance standards. I have been getting bad vibes off him for the last few days and things that are starting to raise red flags. Rub colored chalk on the outside coating of the electrical wire running through the stud cavity. Don t forget to place insulation against the perimeter that rests onthe sill plate.

Always cover the tops of the ceiling joists to make sure the insulation is deep enough to reach your target r value and to prevent thermal bridging the heat loss that occurs through the wood framing. But first go around in the attic where the electrician has done the work and use caulk or expanding foam insulation to fill. Is this ok to insulate or will the wire generate heat. I have zero experience with electrical installation but what i saw looked.

So i went into the attic to just have a quick look at what he is doing. The insulation can be held in place either by tackingchicken wire poultry netting to the edges of the joist or with snap in wireholders. Work from the perimeter of the attic toward the door or hatch so that you don t trample all over the insulation you just put in. I have a garage workshop with wiring run through the frames but not in the electrical tubes.

Attic electrical wiring covered with insulation poses a concern about over heating. Foil faced doesn t have a longer life it s the same. Still depending on the installation s location arizona vs. Once the new wiring is in place insulate away in the walls and attic.