Originally Posted By: mkober This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
It would be cellulose, which is somewhat soft, almost “fluffy” to the touch. And very dusty. I blew 60 bags of the stuff into an attic of a former home, and didn’t know if I’d ever the dust/dirt out of/off of my body. Vermiculate (a form of silicate) is more granular, and although very light-weight, has more of a gritty feel and appearance.
Originally Posted By: aslimack This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
David’s top pic is a good example of a half assed installation of cellulose. They put the baffle in the eaves, but they didn’t bother to stuff any batting under it to prevent the cellulose form blowing or settling into the soffit.
Originally Posted By: dvalley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Adam,
I see this half-assed cellulose installation all the time. This is exactly why I inform my clients (who require more insulation) what to monitor when installers are adding insulation to their attic.
Originally Posted By: aslimack This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
David,
Did i ever tell you about the old broom stick trick? Put a notch in the end of the broomstick to hold the baffle snuggly enough to reach the baffle into the eave. Use the same broomstick to chase the baffle with precut pieces of fiberglass prior to the blow-in. Snug them in under the baffle. It will also keep the baffle from future rattling in the eave during high winds. You can actually hear that stuff in a house if the baffles arent fastened securely. Easy enough, yet nobody bothers to do it. Really is a waste and whats worse, i seen whole roofs have to be replaced prematurely due to the blocked soffits. Shingles, deck, even some framing members ruined from condensation. Shame…
