Install or repair vent chutes.
How to blow insulate an attic.
Someone needs to load the bags of insulation into the blower which will remain on the floor below while the other person.
Blown insulation both cellulose and fiberglass comes in bags and is available at most home and hardware stores.
Position the new vent chute so the.
If you plan on using the attic for storage you will need to raise the floor up before adding a second layer of insulation.
Connect the hose to the insulation machine connect the hose to the blown in insulation machine.
Start blowing the fill into the area farthest from the hatch door.
Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic.
Keep going until the proper depth of insulation has been reached.
You may even get a bargain since some stores actually provide the equipment for free.
Because the fill is light be careful not to blow away areas you ve already filled.
Then feed 1 2 a bag of fill into the machine and turn on the hose to start blowing the insulation.
Blow your insulation in evenly and smoothly.
Carefully follow the instructions that come with your machine to set it up and begin blowing insulation with it.
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.
Pull the existing insulation away from the roof.
Pull back the existing insulation and use expanding spray foam the fire blocking type to seal any.