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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.
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Default Don't forget the Baffles

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
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Old 03-14-2022, 11:24 AM
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Thumbs up Batting is Superior to Blown-in Insulation

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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.
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Dr. Energy with Munn's - would recommend
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That why u add additional layers 19 and covers 1 1/2” gap
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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
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Old 03-14-2022, 04:15 PM
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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

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Awesome. Gotta like it. Did you apply for the position?
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Old 03-14-2022, 07:09 PM
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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.
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Old 03-14-2022, 07:14 PM
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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?
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Absolutely false information
Absolutely false information?

Do you care to elaborate???
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