Pull the existing insulation away from the roof.
How to blow insulate an attic.
Pull back the existing insulation and use expanding spray foam the fire blocking type to seal any.
Install or repair vent chutes.
You should also be able to rent a machine to blow the insulation along with 3 inch hoses to carry it up to the attic at the same store.
Blowing in insulation is a messy prospect and you ll need to wear a.
Position the new vent chute so the.
Connect the hose to the insulation machine connect the hose to the blown in insulation machine.
You may even get a bargain since some stores actually provide the equipment for free.
Carefully follow the instructions that come with your machine to set it up and begin blowing insulation with it.
Stop every few minutes to check the depth of the insulation and be sure it s more or less even.
Start blowing the fill into the area farthest from the hatch door.
Someone needs to load the bags of insulation into the blower which will remain on the floor below while the other person.
Because the fill is light be careful not to blow away areas you ve already filled.
Keep going until the proper depth of insulation has been reached.
Blown insulation both cellulose and fiberglass comes in bags and is available at most home and hardware stores.
Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic.
If you plan on using the attic for storage you will need to raise the floor up before adding a second layer of insulation.