do i need to insulate this part of the attic?

[iron]

in a few weeks, i plan to blow in some more insulation in my attic as my upstairs remodeling is nearly complete (all attic work is done). i've airsealed what i can/want to, and have one remaining question.

at my entry way, there is a portion of the roof that extends out (maybe a 5'x6' area). when i go into the attic, there is no insulation here. is this thermal break okay, or should i pack in some insulation in this corner? as far as i can tell, the insulation currently extends beyond the outline of the exterior wall, so any heat going up should be hitting insulation.

i wish i had taken a picture while i was up there, but i frickin' hate attic work, especially in that tight corner, so having a camera was the last of my thoughts.

 

[TommyTally]

I wouldn't worry about it if your insulation will cover directly above the exterior wall.

 

[vinny11950]

If there is insulation on the exterior walls separating the overhang from the rest of the attic, you don't need it.

I have the same issue on my porch. And I don't have insulation on the walls separating the porch space from the attic space, and you definitely feel the cold difference. I can't reach that space from the attic because the slope gets so tight it is impossible to reach there from inside the attic. So I plan to take down the soffit in the porch and do it from the outside. When I have time....

 

[Dobish]

just drill a 1/2" hole up there and make a nice place for the mice to go

I would insulate if you can get to it and you are going back up into the attic for some reason. I wouldn't make a special trip.