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Loose fill insulation in attic.
Your attic should have a certain amount of insulation in it and the recommended level of insulation for your attic is dependent on where you live.
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It can be effectively blown over existing insulation and.
Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.
Loose fill insulation is great for installing in attics with very little headroom and multiple obstructions such as vents and cross beams.
If your attic or wall insulation is in batt or blanket form whether it s fiberglass cellulose or another material you generally don t have to be concerned about asbestos.
The first step in loose fill attic insulation removal is determining what type of insulation you ll be working with.
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.
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Inspecting your attic insulation.
First things first you need to go up into your attic inspect the condition of the insulation and calculate the current level of insulation.
For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.
Pros and cons of loose fill fiberglass attic insulation.
Loose fill fiberglass seems to dominate attic insulation in new construction homes and has an r value of approximately 2 5 per inch.
Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material.
Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.
Like cellulose you need a big machine to blow it in.