Blown in insulation

It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …

Learn how to add insulation to walls that have drywall on them. Find out your options for adding insulation to closed walls.

Installing blown-in insulation in your attic is by far the easiest and most effective way to save on your energy bills. I'll show you how in this post.

When considering insulation for a new home or remodel, the first decisions is the insulation material. Read this comparative analysis of fiberglass vs cellulose.

Maximize headroom when insulating an attic.

Is your attic properly insulated? Air gaps may be causing heat loss, costing you money. Loose fill or blown-in attic insulation is a great solution that can help lower your energy bills. Learn all about insulation materials, safety procedures and how to install your own blown-in attic insulation.

Planning to install blown-in insulation but don't know how much you need? Check out our handy Blown-In Insulation Calculator or Estimator.

The average cost of blown in insulation is $1.10 to $2.75 per square foot of coverage based on the thickness or depth of the insulation. Obviously, cost in the attic where depth can be as much as 15 inches will be higher than the price of blown in wall insulation that is three to five ... Read more

Maximize headroom when insulating an attic.

“Over many years, cellulose insulation compresses, deteriorates, gets dusty and isn’t great for managing moisture, whereas blown-in fiberglass is a safe bet, better R-value and far better for moisture management,” he said. Glatfelter said the blown-in fiberglass cuts on time, especially with Owens Corning’s Atticat loose-fill fiberglass and blown-in machines. Insulating Your Attic - DIY or Pro Blown-in - Extreme How To