Michael uniacke an insulation and hvac contractor in prescott ariz responds.
How to walk in attic with cellulose insulation.
A lot of the attics in my area are being insulated with loose fill cellulose which is typically piled much deeper than the framing what s the best way to move around in this kind of space and will disturbing the cellulose damage its r value.
I would recommend fiberglass blown in insulation rather than cellulose because it is not conducive to insects.
The rest of the process is kind of interesting.
If you can make the walkway 2 wide it most likely would not be necessary.
Insulation will never return to full loft after being compressed.
A lot of the attics in my area are being insulated with loose fill cellulose which is typically piled much deeper than the framing what s the best way to move around in this kind of space and will disturbing the cellulose damage its r value.
First of all cellulose blown in insulation is on the top for attic insulation.
If you were to remove all the insulation you would see the drywall or plaster of the ceiling below nothing more.
It s a combination of woody constituents like cardboard newspapers etc.
You could also lightly spray for insects over fiberglass if needed.
Michael uniacke an insulation and hvac contractor in prescott ariz responds.
The blown in insulation can be blown right over the ductwork.
First they get completely processed cellulose into.
If the whinners want boards to walk on they should carry their own afterall your s is certainly not the only house with insulation in the attic.
First of all cellulose blown in insulation is on the top for attic insulation.
First they get completely processed cellulose into.
The answer to the first part of your question is very.
If you are not going to remove the insulation you.
Walking on attic cellulose.
Before application it s processed using various resistive substances e g.
The rest of the process is kind of interesting.
It is held in place by the ceiling joists which inside the attic become the floor joists.
Robert from winnipeg manitoba asks about the safety of walking around in his attic first let s be sure not to fall into the room below.
Before application it s processed using various resistive substances e g.