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.
How to properly blow in attic insulation.
Gather the loose fill insulation regardless of type into plastic trash bags.
Position the new vent chute so the.
Blown insulation both cellulose and fiberglass comes in bags and is available at most home and hardware stores.
Use your gloved hands to place the insulation into the bags.
The hole is then.
Fasten blocking around the hatch or door to allow the material to be installed around this area without escaping.
Because the fill is light be careful not to blow away areas you ve already filled.
If you plan on using the attic for storage you will need to raise the floor up before adding a second layer of insulation.
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.
Then feed 1 2 a.
Blown in insulation in the attic seal attic bypasses.
Continue to fill the attic.
Pull the existing insulation away from the roof.
2 squeeze the bags to remove excess air and then secure.
Fill your space with insulation.
Step 1 gather your equipment.
Install or repair vent chutes.
Start blowing the fill into the area farthest from the hatch door.
Make sure the fill s depth is uniform across the attic.
Connect the hose to the blown in insulation machine.
Blowing insulation is usually a 2 person job one person puts the insulation into the machine and the other person holds the hose and directs the flow of insulation.
You can do it by yourself by loading up the machine and running extension cords into the attic to turn the machine on and off.
Connect the hose to the insulation machine.