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airstreamingypsy 03-14-2022 08:52 AM
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 03-14-2022 11:16 AM
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

Bonanza 03-14-2022 11:24 AM
Batting is Superior to Blown-in Insulation
 
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Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 2072115)
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 03-14-2022 12:31 PM
Dr. Energy with Munn's - would recommend

conman5652@aol.com 03-14-2022 01:09 PM
That why u add additional layers 19 and covers 1 1/2” gap

thevillages2013 03-14-2022 04:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bonanza (Post 2072325)
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 03-14-2022 04:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2072217)
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 03-14-2022 07:09 PM
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 03-14-2022 07:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jimkerr (Post 2072520)
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 03-14-2022 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 2072470)
Absolutely false information
Absolutely false information?

Do you care to elaborate???


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