Connect the hose to the blown in insulation machine.
How to install blown in insulation in the attic.
Start blowing the fill into the area farthest from the hatch door.
Ten inches of blown insulation provides an insulating value of approximately r 30 1 inch of fiberglass provides about r 2 7 while 1 inch of cellulose is approximately r 3.
Because the fill is light be careful not to blow away areas you ve already filled.
If you have a busy highway at your front steps or neighbors that love to keep their parties running into the morning blown in attic insulation can help create a quieter environment.
Each bag of fiberglass insulation will cover approximately 65 square feet of attic space to a depth of 10 inches cellulose insulation covers half as much.
Connect the hose to the insulation machine.
Cellulose is the densest material and provides the best resistance to air flow and is the best material for walls.
Then feed 1 2 a bag of fill into the machine and turn on the hose to start blowing the insulation.
Attic insulation also keeps your house quieter as it creates a sound barrier between your home and the outside.
If you plan on using the attic for storage you will need to raise the floor up before adding a second layer of insulation.