Cellulose Too Heavy Attic

Notably northern new england cellulose insulation has been widely used for more than 30 years.

Cellulose too heavy attic.

The cellulose is allowed to fill the cavities or blanket existing insulation. The fastest way to move cellulose to an attic floor is through a big 3 inch hose. I m going to blown in cellulose in my attic. There are literally millions of homes with cellulose insulation in the attic with installed r values up to r 60 and higher.

Fiberglass batts are placed between floor joists allowing for greater heat loss as air moves through the wood joists. Energy saver and attic systems contractors blow in cellulose up to a depth of 17 inches r 60 completely covering the wood floor joists which have a low r value and can transfer heat to and from the attic and home. The cellulose is blown into the attic or walls through long flexible tubes that run from the blower to an application nozzle. National fiber in some parts of the u s.

No pressure is placed on the cellulose. Especially if you have to pack the insulation a long way from your driveway. I ve heard rumors that cellulose can be pretty heavy and could be dangerous if you put too much up there i m going to blown in cellulose in my attic. It is allowed to settle over time.

My attic access is about 10 ft from my garage door which made things really easy to stage next to the blower machine. Walls are patched up and painted over. I ve heard rumors that cellulose can be pretty heavy and could be dangerous if you put too much up there.