Knee Wall Insulation: Why Finished Attic Rooms Are So Hot!

Knee Wall Insulation: Why Finished Attic Rooms Are So Hot!

June 25, 2026 · 8 min · Season 2026 · Episode 13

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Michael Church discusses the insulation issues behind knee walls that can cause temperature problems in finished attic spaces.

Send us Fan Mail Is your finished attic, bonus room, or room over the garage always hotter than the rest of the house in summer and colder in winter? Most homeowners assume they need a bigger HVAC system, but the real problem may be hiding behind a knee wall in the attic. In this video, Michael Church from Crawl Space Ninja explains one of the most overlooked attic insulation and air sealing problems: open floor cavities behind knee walls. You'll learn why fiberglass insulation alone often f...

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