Working/Climbing in/thru unfinished attic with blown insulation

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November 09, 2024, 11:47 PM

Speedbird

Working/Climbing in/thru unfinished attic with blown insulation

Very rare, but when necessary I am quickly reminded how much it sucks

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November 10, 2024, 05:09 AM

Agreed

When friends and family ask for some electrical help and it involves running wire in the attic

I tell them, I’ll direct them or their kids on how to do it, but my attic days are done.

November 10, 2024, 08:19 AM

egregore

If I understand "blown" correctly, there are loose particles or fibers that can break loose if disturbed? Better wear a respirator.

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November 12, 2024, 12:06 AM

sjtill

Isn't blown insulation cellulose? Or is it sometimes fiberglass?

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November 12, 2024, 08:00 PM

WaterburyBob

quote:
Originally posted by sjtill:
Isn't blown insulation cellulose? Or is it sometimes fiberglass?

When I bought my house in 1984, it had blown fiberglass insulation; I had another 8" blown in.
I'm not sure if fiberglass is still used today for blown insulation.

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