Who here has blown insulation in their attic?

[commander bunnypants]

Is it difficult, dangerous, what do I need to do?

CB

[texas1928]

1. Well if I figure if you try it might make you...

Gag. I mean it is just loose fibers.




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[Schema Thing]

12. You religious nuts always have a reason

why something is "bad" and shouldn't be "done".

[texas1928]

13. Nice post Satan...

:eyes:


:P


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[Schema Thing]

16. now you're really getting kinky!

next you'll be insisting "get behind me".


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:P~

[texas1928]

19. Nope, I will just start flinging Holy Water.

So duck and cover.

[Swede]

2. I had a job doing that many years ago.

After a couple weeks,I wasn't even getting itchy.

[Connonym]

3. wear a face mask and cover your eyes

if you can get a coverall to wear too that would probably be helpful and gloves. I have not done it personally but when my dad did it he inhaled a lot of the stuff and got a terrible respiratory illness plus it made his skin irritated. When I hired someone to do it at my house the handyman wore coveralls and a mask with safety glasses and all that. Not something to do when it's real hot out.

It was sooo hard to not answer this with a smart ass comment about blowing and I'm going to feel like a dork if you meant to be provocative with your question!

[commander bunnypants]

6. that is why I did not say. Has anyone blown isnulation

pervs I tell you


CB

[Connonym]

7. and this surprises you?

:evilgrin:

[guitar man]

4. make sure to use the proper respirator

and protective gear. Fiberglass is extremely dangerous and can be fatal if handled improperly...

[Deja Q]

5. Must... resist... temptation... to... copycat!

:rofl:

[Gidney N Cloyd]

8. I've never been that lonely.

[texas1928]

10. HA HA

:spray:

[skygazer]

9. I prefer a more seductive atmosphere

With low lighting and a little Barry White.

[Mugu]

11. There are various types of insulation that can be blown.

Vermiculite, cellulose, fiberglass, etc. It's not a difficult task, but very dusty so a respirator is a must. The vermiculite and cellulose doesn't bother my skin, but the fiberglass drives me crazy. Regardless, it's a job that you should only have to do once.

Regards, Mugu

[snacker]

14. My husband and I did a few years ago.

We both wore face masks and goggles. It was not difficult, just kind of time consuming. We spent the entire day doing it. My husband was up in the attic while I stayed on ground level. We bought some type of insulation (not fiberglass, I don't think) that came in bundles. It was very compacted and, with the purchase of the insulation, we got free rental of a machine that broke up the compacted insulation. That was my job---loading the machine with bundles which subsequently broke down, went into a hose which my husband used to blow the insulation into our attic. It really wasn't too bad and really helped to insulate our house. Hope this helps.

[unpossibles]

15. insulation? That guy's a damn liar! nt

[MagickMuffin]

17. If you're trying to go green check this out..What makes Blue Jean Insulation Green?

Recycled denim insulation is green for a number of reasons. The primary raw material we use in Bonded Logic's UltraTouch insulation is post-industrial recycled denim. This is all the scrap and waste material from the manufacturing process of blue jeans and other cotton based textiles. This waste material is now diverted from the landfill and given another life-cycle by being transformed into UltraTouch insulation. This recycled denim is comprised of cotton fibers, which are a rapidly renewable resource and have a rapid growth cycle. UltraTouch is treated with a boron based solution for fire retardency, mold/mildew growth, and a pest inhibitor. The actual product used for this treatment is an EPA registered material and its toxicity is lower than average table salt.
The sustainability of UltraTouch continues with our manufacturing process, which uses minimal amounts of energy in comparison to traditional insulating products. Not only does Bonded Logic use considerably less energy to manufacture UltraTouch, but all scrap and manufacturing trim is re-introduced into the raw material supply creating a virtually zero waste process. All of Bonded Logic's materials and process combine to create thermal and acoustical insulating products that are not only high performing, but safe for the people and environment in which we live.

http://www.buildinggreentv.com/keywords/blue-jean-insulation

This was from a series titled Building Green. It was broadcast on PBS, and focused on construction of a straw bale house and using all green materials. In the episode with the insulation they toured the plant that manufactures the denim insulation. The scraps of denim are sent to the plant where they run it through several processes and treat it with a flame retardant.

Check out the link http://www.buildinggreentv.com for more info on switching to green products, but only if you're interested.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

18. Wouldn't you get fiberglass in your lips?

Sorry... :evilgrin:

[Deep13]

20. What insulation and I do in the privacy of our attic is none of your business. n/t

[GOPisEvil]

21. I do, CB, and I had a professional insulation firm do the job.

It was part of the overall energy efficiency upgrade that my HVAC contractor arranged through the city utility.

[JVS]

22. where are the copycats?