Then pivot in place and do the same thing to the other side.
How to walk in attic with cellulose insulation.
The cellulose is allowed to fill the cavities or blanket existing insulation.
This is an old video that i have have replaced.
If you re not sure of your balance you can bring along a piece of 2x10 that s long enough to span three framing members and use it as a moveable walkway.
Therefore if you need access you can simply lift the insulation to the side walk on the plywood and service the ac.
Please click the link below to watch how to air seal and insulate an attic.
Move across the attic until you ve hit your desired height at every point.
In general many folks like to use 2x6 inch planks.
If you re not sure of your balance you can bring along a piece of 2x10 that s long enough to span three framing members and use it as a moveable walkway.
Now there are two things you can do.
The cellulose is blown into the attic or walls through long flexible tubes that run from the blower to an application nozzle.
The cellulose will easily compress under your weight until it rests on the framing.
If you simply lay boards out and start walking or crawling on them you could put enough pressure on the insulation to push the drywall away from the joists popping nails all over the place if not actually breaking the ceiling panels.
Blow in insulation until the hopper is empty.
Find a suitable set of wooden walking boards planks.
The steps you need to take here are as follows.
If you are going to use blown in cellulose insulation know that it is dusty.
The cellulose will easily compress under your weight until it rests on the framing.
Anytime anyone goes up into your attic there will be insulation on them and pieces coming out into your house from the attic entry point.
Rotating teeth or prongs at the bottom of the hopper fluff up the cellulose.
When installing the plywood walkway do not attempt to nail it to the floor joists.
Energy efficiency is important to me so i smooth the surface out behind me on my way out.
Find a suitable set of wooden walking boards planks.
Nailing it may cause the joists to move thus cracking your plaster or drywall.
In general many folks like to use 2x6 inch planks.
Now there are two things you can do.
The steps you need to take here are as follows.