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Blow-in Insullation, How?
Based on a Home Depot recommendation, I bought Cocoon Cellulose R-19
Insulation. He said to just open the bag at the place you want it and then just break it up with your hands. (Gloves and knife help) I then read the web and it says I need a machine to blow this in and it says I should use this for more cavity-type insulation needs. So: Should I not use blow-in insulation for my attic floor needs, or is it fine to use? I don't plan on using this space for any type of storage. Should I only "blow-in" with a machine, or is the home depot guy correct? Thanks. -- Galen Boyer |
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"Galen Boyer" wrote in message ... Based on a Home Depot recommendation, I bought Cocoon Cellulose R-19 Insulation. He said to just open the bag at the place you want it and then just break it up with your hands. (Gloves and knife help) I then read the web and it says I need a machine to blow this in and it says I should use this for more cavity-type insulation needs. So: Should I not use blow-in insulation for my attic floor needs, or is it fine to use? I don't plan on using this space for any type of storage. Should I only "blow-in" with a machine, or is the home depot guy correct? Use the machine with the blow in stuff. You need to fluff it up for it to work correctly. If just laying insulation in by hand, go with the fiberglass insulation. Many types of insulation require air trapped in the spaces to give their rated R values. |
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Blow-in Insullation, How?
Hi Galen....
Blowing in is a two person job...one dumping in the insulation and one directing where it goes. Make sure you wear breathing and eye protection. It's a pretty dirty job, but, very easy to install. I think the Home Depot guy was assuming you were blowing in the insulation. I used the blow in method for both of my attics...worked fine...I also covered over my air conditioning duct work which also helped insulate my cold air from attic heat (flexible tubing). Home Depot rented all of the equipment. Good Luck...Bob -- ______________ lvMMMCDLXXIX+1 "Galen Boyer" wrote in message ... Based on a Home Depot recommendation, I bought Cocoon Cellulose R-19 Insulation. He said to just open the bag at the place you want it and then just break it up with your hands. (Gloves and knife help) I then read the web and it says I need a machine to blow this in and it says I should use this for more cavity-type insulation needs. So: Should I not use blow-in insulation for my attic floor needs, or is it fine to use? I don't plan on using this space for any type of storage. Should I only "blow-in" with a machine, or is the home depot guy correct? Thanks. -- Galen Boyer |
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Blow-in Insullation, How?
On 26 Mar 2006 13:33:04 -0600, Galen Boyer
wrote: Based on a Home Depot recommendation, I bought Cocoon Cellulose R-19 Insulation. He said to just open the bag at the place you want it and then just break it up with your hands. (Gloves and knife help) I then read the web and it says I need a machine to blow this in and it says I should use this for more cavity-type insulation needs. So: Should I not use blow-in insulation for my attic floor needs, or is it fine to use? I don't plan on using this space for any type of storage. Should I only "blow-in" with a machine, or is the home depot guy correct? Thanks. I had blown in insulation done to my basement on Monday. They had some kind of machine, and it took all morning. Then they had to put a fire-resistant coat on top of that. I'll say one thing for it. I have a student from India staying here who has been complaining about drafts since September. My other tenant and I didn't notice any cold areas. On Wednesday she asked me if I had something done to the house, because she is warm all the time now. So it works. g |
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Blow-in Insullation, How?
Get the blown in fiberglass insulation instead.
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Galen Boyer wrote:
On Mon, 27 Mar 2006, wrote: Galen Boyer wrote: I'm dreading it, but I think I'm laying down fiberglass after taking up the first layer. Ughh!!! Thanks. Wow. You may need to take up the first layer, but before you do that think about what you have. You didn't mentioned the age of the house It was built in 1860. That old means it is sealed, oil paint was used for at least a half-century after it was built. Any rebuilds in the last 40 years or so may not be sealed with oil paint. Forget about adding a moisture barrier in the attic floor. ((snipped)) |
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