I m looking at a 1930s house that the inspection report listed as having loose fill fiberglass insulation in the attic however the photo of the insulation in the attic doesn t look like fiberglass to me.
Fluff attic insulation.
Some is made from raw cotton while other is recycled cloth or scraps from denim manufacturing.
The best advantage of this type of application is that it can be added to near infinity heights to achieve the desired r value.
Top reasons to let the professionals handle attic insulation.
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 types of insulation that were most commonly made with asbestos are loose fill also called blown in insulation.
When blown into attics and wall spaces loose fill.
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Old attic insulation is often inefficient and could lead to unnecessarily high energy bills.
But if the floor is covered in plywood you can t stuff enough insulation beneath it to do the job sufficiently not even in warm climates.
Then with the rake you can fluff the insulation that you walked all over and use the teeth of the rake to reach down into the areas where it is packed down and loosen it up if you are that concerned about it.
Because the simplest and cheapest way to insulate an attic is to add material to the floor.
It is as the name suggests blown directly into the desired space after being reduced to a fluffy light consistency.
It s made a comeback in the last few years and is touted as a green building product.
Cotton insulation was manufactured from the late 1930s through the early 1950s.
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Before putting each piece in place simply shake it out gently.
Here s a technique to remember.
Blown insulation is an excellent method to insulate attic spaces in homes garages or outdoor shops.
Another trick that i have used before while working in homes is take a garden rake into the attic with you.
This light as air insulation is manufactured from glass that is heated to a liquid and then spun into thin fibers.
Fluff your insulation as you install it.
We can also help you with duct repair crawl space insulation and even rats in the attic.
On 2020 05 08 by mod.