How To Install Loose Fill Attic Insulation

Before installing determine the insulation material best suited for your home.

How to install loose fill attic insulation.

Clumps of loose fill insulation will not make a very good barrier between the elements. 2 rent a blowing machine. The first step in loose fill attic insulation removal is determining what type of insulation you ll be working with. To make it easy to eyeball how level the material is as you blow it in screw depth guides to joists throughout the space.

This step is all about making sure the loose fill insulation is properly distributed. The hole is then. 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. Install the fabric and then strap the ceiling with 1x4s or 2x4s.

Then feed 1 2 a bag of fill into the machine and turn on the hose to start blowing the insulation. Connect the hose to the insulation machine. Fasten blocking around the hatch or door to allow the material to be installed around this area without escaping. Use the shovel and begin spreading the loose fill insulation around the space.

Calculate how much you need. Install a continuous layer of rigid polyisocyanurate. Connect the hose to the blown in insulation machine. Check pipes and vents.

Find the rough surface area of the base of your attic and ask the seller how many pounds of fill will be required to fill that area to 11 inches 27 9 cm deep. Step 3 evening out loose fill insulation. Whether you are removing loose fill attic insulation for replacement with new insulation changing insulation types or are removing insulation because of water or wildlife damage doing it safely is the first step. Do not worry about small piles that may develop as you do this.

Patch the holes with tape or canned spray foam see more information on this technique in the article on this page 1. The bulges between the strapping won t interfere. Choose your insulation type.