You are also taking the risk that nothing goes wrong.
Blowing attic insulation do it yourself or professional.
The reality is it takes a professional team or you need to seek out a willing friend so one of you can man the machine while the other takes care of the insulation.
Install or repair vent chutes.
Completely air sealing everything is crucial.
If you stand on joists in the.
Recruit a helper.
Blown insulation both cellulose and fiberglass comes in bags and is available at most home and hardware stores.
Then feed 1 2 a.
Pull back the existing insulation and use expanding spray foam the fire blocking type to seal any.
Connect the hose to the insulation machine.
Raise the floor to create storage space.
Never stand on joists.
It is hard to install the insulation all by yourself.
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.
Someone needs to load the bags of insulation into the blower which will remain on the floor below.
Blowing in insulation is a messy prospect and you ll need to wear a dust mask protective eyewear.
Continue to fill the attic.
Position the new vent chute so the.
Blown in insulation in the attic seal attic bypasses.
Fill your space with insulation.
Pull the existing insulation away from the roof.
Hiring a professional will make the project go fast and you have the security of licensing and insurance.
Connect the hose to the blown in insulation machine.