How To Install Blow In Attic Insulation
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How to install blow in attic insulation. Continue to fill the attic. Connect the hose to the insulation machine. Ten inches of blown insulation provides an insulating value of approximately r 30 1 inch of fiberglass provides about r 2 7 while 1 inch of cellulose is approximately r 3. Your job will be easier if you have a helper to load the hopper while you blow.
Connect the hose to the blown in insulation machine. Station the blowing machine near the attic ladder and bring the hose with you into the attic. Each bag of fiberglass insulation will cover approximately 65 square feet of attic space to a depth of 10 inches cellulose insulation covers half as much. After checking to make sure you have everything you need in terms of the machine insulation and other supplies the several step process is easy and accessible for the everyday diyer.
Once the old insulation has been removed and the attic is cleaned the installation of the new insulation can begin. Raise the floor to create storage space. Start blowing around the edges making sure these are completely filled before you work your way into the center. To install blown in insulation in existing walls holes are drilled at the top of each stud space usually on the exterior and material is blown in via a long flexible hose.
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