How To Access Attic With Blown Insulation

Your helper will feed the blown in insulation into the hopper while you work the hose up in the attic photo 5.

How to access attic with blown insulation.

First of all cellulose blown in insulation is on the top for attic insulation. But before diving into the benefits some background information is needed of course. Set the blower on a tarp on flat ground near the window or vent opening closest to the attic access. Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic.

Broom it out of the way. Blowing insulation into walls is best left to the pros because it involves drilling into stud spaces that may contain electrical. You will need to install it by screwing it in. A side sweeping broom might work best.

The hatch door needs oversized padding insulation pillow foam extending beyond its edges. Why choose blown in attic insulation. Hoses that you can connect and snake into the attic. Therefore if you need access you can simply lift the insulation to the side walk on the plywood and service the ac.

Nailing it may cause the joists to move thus cracking your plaster or drywall. There is no trick just sucky itchy work. If your attic already has batt insulation the kind that comes in rolls blown in insulation can be used as a topper. When installing the plywood walkway do not attempt to nail it to the floor joists.

Insulation falling through the attic access into your living space is not a good thing for the family your pets or for guests. The blower should include two 50 ft.