Stubby wrote:
Right. At least two of the contractors said they would install "proper
vents". These are the styrofoam vents that allow air to enter the
I would do the job myself, but I'm too old, too fat and too stiff.

The "proper vents" are just plastic or styrofoam channels that staple
to the roof deck. The plastic ones should be more durable in that they
won't have to be handled as delicately during installation. Depending
upon the way the edges of your attic space adjacent to the soffit vents
are laid out, these vents may not be necessary, if the insulation will
stay away from the vents. Maybe you could supervise the job and have
some friends blow the cellulose. Between beer & pizza you'll spend a
lot less than $1600.