Properly insulating and air-sealing rim joists (band joists) takes patience, so most builders simply stuff in some fiberglass ...

The same company that invented Reddi-Wip also makes expanding foam insulation. Byron Lapin, from Clayton Corporation/Convenience Products, explains the many uses of this foam.

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The first, installing batt insulation, is definitely a do-it-yourself job. The second, spraying expanding foam insulation between the joists, is a job best left to the pros.

Mrs. Fixit: Expanding Spray Foam Insulation By 6abc Saturday, April 20, 2013 April 19, 2013 Use expanding foam to protect your home from critters.

In addition, the existing attic insulation should be removed and a heating/cooling duct installed to control and condition the attic space. There is no out-gassing of the expanding foam insulation.

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Seal these areas up tight with caulking or expanding foam insulation to keep the warmth in. Heating Things Up ...

The rear is done more traditionally with a foam mold, but the front is fiberglassed directly over expanding foam insulation framed with cardboard.

Expanding foam insulation isn't that hard to clean up, if you ever even need to. It's easy to scrape or cut away, and you can clean up any residue with acetone.