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.
How to walk in attic with cellulose insulation.
The answer to the first part of.
First of all cellulose blown in insulation is on the top for attic insulation.
Michael uniacke an insulation and hvac contractor in prescott ariz responds.
Walking on attic cellulose.
The rest of the process is kind of interesting.
Insulation will never return to full loft after being compressed.
First they get completely processed cellulose into.
It s a combination of woody constituents like cardboard newspapers etc.
Michael uniacke an insulation and hvac contractor in prescott ariz responds.
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.
The answer to the first part of your question is very.
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.
It is held in place by the ceiling joists which inside the attic become the floor joists.
If you are not going to remove the insulation you.
The blown in insulation can be blown right over the ductwork.
Before application it s processed using various resistive substances e g.
If you can make the walkway 2 wide it most likely would not be necessary.
I would recommend fiberglass blown in insulation rather than cellulose because it is not conducive to insects.
Before application it s processed using various resistive substances e g.
First of all cellulose blown in insulation is on the top for attic insulation.
The rest of the process is kind of interesting.
It s a combination of woody constituents like cardboard newspapers etc.
You could also lightly spray for insects over fiberglass if needed.
As your attorney and insurance carrier i beg you not to lay loose boards in your attic for people to walk on.