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by fcfcfc on Sat Dec 15th, 2007 at 12:56:21 PM MST
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Hi: Forgot to say, when blowing walls, make sure your wall is well secured regarding the method the sheathing is attached and particularly the inner wall covering. If for example, the drywall is not screwed on well, you can blow your wall right apart. The pressure is low per square inch, but it adds up fast across the large wall surface...
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by mikeyny on Sat Dec 15th, 2007 at 07:29:15 PM MST
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hello,
I have been in the cellulose insulation biz for many yrs now. Everything you say about the insert tube method is absolutly correct. That is the best way to do it. The only detail left out is having the proper air setting for the particular machine you are using. that can be tricky. The proper air setting determines the density of the insulation. Naturally if you run into fire blocking you need to drill holes above and below them. Also many older houses are of balloon construction or post and beam. Some have endless cavities to blow into and others have knee braces in all of the corners and some in between. Blowing cellulose can be tricky but with a good bit of research and some guidance from some pro's, some handy folks can do a respectable job.
Michael Kortz,
albanyinsulation.com
"I thought I made a mistake but I was wrong"
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