Blown in insulation

[sparky4840]

Looking for reliable contractor to blow insulation above garage and lanai. Any help is appreciated.

[CWGUY]

Are you the same sparky4840 who answered a post with " WHO CARES " as your reply? :boom:

[Bonanza]

Are you the same sparky4840 who answered a post with " WHO CARES " as your reply? :boom:

Why would THAT, matter?
The person is asking for help.
Either you can help him/her or you can't.

[Bonanza]

Looking for reliable contractor to blow insulation above garage and lanai. Any help is appreciated.

Sorry, I can't help you with a reliable contractor but before you decide to blow in insulation, you might consider batting instead.

Blown-in insulation never stays in place and consequently, you end up with areas with sparse or no coverage (because it moves) and/or areas where the blown-in stuff flattens out.. You can get far better coverage (up to even R-30) with batting which never moves or changes.

You don't need to pay a contractor to do this. You can probably find a handyman to install the batting or if you're a little handy, you can do it yourself if you dress for the job properly.

[MrFlorida]

I had blown in insulation in another house, never again ! The fibers are loose, and if you have to move around up there you will be surrounded with a cloud of dust and fibers .

[TheSolarGuys]

Looking for reliable contractor to blow insulation above garage and lanai. Any help is appreciated.

Give us a call and we would be happy to give you a quote. We do both blown-in and radiant barrier. 866-669-5259

[CWGUY]

Why would THAT, matter?
The person is asking for help.
Either you can help him/her or you can't.

Wrong again..... you left out won't help him!

[flhr95]

Looking for reliable contractor to blow insulation above garage and lanai. Any help is appreciated.

We used Munns AC, very clean and reasonable.

[thevillages2013]

Sorry, I can't help you with a reliable contractor but before you decide to blow in insulation, you might consider batting instead.

Blown-in insulation never stays in place and consequently, you end up with areas with sparse or no coverage (because it moves) and/or areas where the blown-in stuff flattens out.. You can get far better coverage (up to even R-30) with batting which never moves or changes.

You don't need to pay a contractor to do this. You can probably find a handyman to install the batting or if you're a little handy, you can do it yourself if you dress for the job properly.
I completely disagree with this statement that batts are better than blown insulation. In areas where homes are “stick framed” the ceiling joists are a minimum 2x6 and usually 2x8 so there is an adequate pocket for thick insulation. Here these truss roofs are mostly 2x4 bottom cord . If you have been in your attic over the garage you will see multiple wires stapled to the top of that 2x4. Blown insulation doesn’t move if installed properly with baffles at the outside walls to keep the insulation from going into the soffit vents. Batts should be installed before flooring an area however

[Sweatman]

Solar Guys did blown insulation in our garage ceiling. Made noticeable difference in temperature in garage. They just had a flash sale. Maybe you can get in on that pricing.

[JMintzer]

I too have blown in insulation... On top of the regular insulation...

My guess is the Solar Guys did it when they put in the solar tubes (ours is a re-sale)...

And yes, I'm quite surprised that the garage is not really hot (like I've read others complain about) in the Summer. That said, our garage faces North, so that helps, as well...

[KathyW]

We used Timberwood Properties (Wade Beamon - 352-661-0159). They do the insulation for new building in TV. We got a high R-rated blown insulation and a good price. He said they are now doing a higher R-rating in the newer areas.

[cocoabill]

Solar guys have done a couple of my villages homes for me, great job both times. Both my homes started out with blown in I just had them double it. Made a difference.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

INAULCO out of Ocala. Used them on two homes. Very professional and did a good job at a fair price. 352-307-9060

[Larchap49]

We used Timberwood Properties (Wade Beamon - 352-661-0159). They do the insulation for new building in TV. We got a high R-rated blown insulation and a good price. He said they are now doing a higher R-rating in the newer areas.

So far nobody has mentioned what a good price might be. Soooo what's an approximate good price for a two car with golf cart garage.

[airstreamingypsy]

This may be removed, but I have to post. Years ago, when I lived in Connecticut, there was a 1/4 page ad in our newspaper that read.
Help Wanted
Blowing Insulation Installers

Hahahahahaha

[nancyre]

We used Munns. Just make sure they install the baffles so the soffits stay open for air flow. Yes doing the space over the garage made a BIG difference both seasons

[Bonanza]

I completely disagree with this statement that batts are better than blown insulation. In areas where homes are “stick framed” the ceiling joists are a minimum 2x6 and usually 2x8 so there is an adequate pocket for thick insulation. Here these truss roofs are mostly 2x4 bottom cord . If you have been in your attic over the garage you will see multiple wires stapled to the top of that 2x4. Blown insulation doesn’t move if installed properly with baffles at the outside walls to keep the insulation from going into the soffit vents. Batts should be installed before flooring an area however

Sorry, but over time, blown-in insulation always moves due to the airflow (wind) from your attic vents around the soffit.
Batting never moves and you can get a much better R-factor in batting than you can in blown-in insulation.

[virtue51]

Dr. Energy with Munn's - would recommend

[conman5652@aol.com]

That why u add additional layers 19 and covers 1 1/2” gap

[thevillages2013]

Sorry, but over time, blown-in insulation always moves due to the airflow (wind) from your attic vents around the soffit.
Batting never moves and you can get a much better R-factor in batting than you can in blown-in insulation.

Absolutely false information

[thevillages2013]

This may be removed, but I have to post. Years ago, when I lived in Connecticut, there was a 1/4 page ad in our newspaper that read.
Help Wanted
Blowing Insulation Installers

Hahahahahaha

Awesome. Gotta like it. Did you apply for the position?:bigbow:

[jimkerr]

Solar guys did our home. Ignore the negative congrats moments about blown in insulation. Those comments are incorrect. I’ve had blown in insulation in many homes and have never had a problem.

[Bonanza]

Solar guys did our home. Ignore the negative congrats moments about blown in insulation. Those comments are incorrect. I’ve had blown in insulation in many homes and have never had a problem.

Which comments are you referring to that are incorrect?
:shrug:

[Bonanza]

Absolutely false information

Absolutely false information?

Do you care to elaborate???