There are two main types of insulation.
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Batt and roll insulation and loose fill sometimes known as blown in insulation.
Loose fill blown in insulation is best for tight spaces or if your attic already has a layer of insulation.
If you are not 100 confident with installing insulation lowe s recommends that you hire a professional.
See install batt and roll insulation for details.
Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material.
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A how to on installing certainteed s insulsafe sp and truecomfort blown in fiber glass insulation into attic applications including application techniques.
I d be willing to bet it s like that in lots of other areas of the country as well.
Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.