Old Cellulose Attic Insulation

Second story addition with 40 year old r 19 insulation in the attic that could be replaced or added to.

Old cellulose attic insulation.

Fiberglass is just that thin fibers of glass that trap air. In general it looks like shredded gray paper. The vapor retarder on top of or between layers of insulation can trap moisture. Monticello was insulated with a form of cellulose.

Most attics are insulated with blown in loose cellulose r 3 5 per inch blown in loose fiberglass r 2 5 per inch or fiberglass batts r 3 2 per inch. Here are some tips and precautions that should be taken. Any existing batt or roll insulation in the attic should have the facing against the attic drywall floor or no facing at all. We are also hopeful of being able to take advantage of.

Before even calling any insulation companies have your attic checked by an hvac professional for loose torn damaged or old air ducts. Cellulose insulation is a perfectly safe type of insulation that is commonly blown into attics. Recycled glass or sand that s melted and spun into fibers. We have a 700 sq.

And approximately 550 sq. Cellulose contains a high percentage of recycled paper and does not contain minerals. Of attic space above the ground floor with no insulation and problematic access. Many types of cellulosic materials have been used including newspaper cardboard cotton straw sawdust hemp and corncob.

If you need commercial or home insulation in san diego or los angeles call us today for a free estimate 800 707 9278. Cellulose is recycled newsprint treated with a fire retardant. We are interested in the new owens corning pure safety insulation if you install it. Lighter in weight than cellulose or mineral wool but it settles more than those materials so you ve got to put in a thicker layer to get the protection you need.

Have them repaired or replaced if needed. In this unfortunate journey i have learned a lot about cellulose insulation and insulation installers. Whether you want to insulate your attic or walls with fiberglass cellulose or radiant barrier we can help. Cellulose is among the oldest types of building insulation material.

The loose material is easily blown into cracks crevices and hard to reach areas of an attic space. If you have loose fill insulation that is gray soft and without a shine it is probably cellulose insulation. Cellulose insulation is treated with boric acid which acts as a fire retardant pest repellent and aids the insulation in resisting mold and moisture.