Certainly you could and probably should.
They will install baffles to allow the air to continue to flow and to constrain
the foam just as you would when installing bats.
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From: Spiro
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 5:05
Spiro, last weekend my son-in-law and I blew in 38 bags of insulation in his
attic area. 12 inches of the lose blow in insulation added an R rating of 54 I
think. We got the blower and insulation from lowes and rented their truck to
transport it all. Total time was around 7 hours and that inc
So long as you don't block the vents you will be fine. Do you have recessed
lighting? If so, be careful with those fixtures (especially if they are older)
as they can get hot. Do you plan to spray foam on the floor or under the roof
deck? Either one will work, but if you spray under the roof you
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
So long as you don't block the vents you will be fine. Do you have recessed
lighting? If so, be careful with those fixtures (especially if they are older)
as they can get h
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From: chiliblindman
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
Spiro, last weekend my son-in-law and I blew in 38 bags of insulation in his
attic area. 12 inches of the lose
blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:29 PM
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He wouldn't spray the foam under the roof deck, that would negate the point
of ventilating the space and further, he would lose the air
om: Dale Leavens
To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
He wouldn't spray the foam under the roof deck, that would negate the point
are there any prerecs for the area?
Do you feed the material to the blower, or do you have to go up and direct
it?
what I have up there looks like someone tore open a old blanket and just
laid it in an inch thick.
but I know there are supposed to be 2, 2 brick holes in front and back.
I'm frankly
is there a benefit to floor or under roof?
I didn't quite get the "storage" statement.
On Sat, 12 Sep 2009, Shane Hecker wrote:
> So long as you don't block the vents you will be fine. Do you have recessed
> lighting? If so, be careful with those fixtures (especially if they are
> older) as
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
>
>
>So long as you don't block the vents you will be fine. Do you have
> recessed lighting? If so, be careful with those fixtures (especially if they
> are older) as they can get hot. Do you plan to s
gy
saving.
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From: Shane Hecker
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 11:17 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
I could see that if the vents were blocked. But if they aren't,
lindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Shane Hecker
> Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 10:18 PM
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
>
>
>
>
> I could see t
Spiro, all you need is one person to feed the bags if insulation into the
blower at an even rate. One person to handle the blower end of the hose and a
middle person to pass instructions back and forth between the parties. Each
needs a mask to keep the dust and insulation material out of the l
2009 7:21 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
so what's the cost of
Cellulose compared to fiberglass?
On Mon, 14 Sep 2009, Michael baldwin wrote:
> Spraying the roof deck is not recommended if you live in
--From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 5:14 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
---snip---
If you insulate under the
additional about spray insilation question.
--From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 5:14 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilatio
, September 14, 2009 5:14 PM
To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
---snip---
If you insulate under the roof deck you will retain all of the radiant heat
from the sun right there. The
e with the door closed.
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From: Michael baldwin
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 11:59 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
Dale,
You might want to read thi
Spiro, the cost is almost the same. At some stores fiberglass is cheaper and
at others it is more. I have seen price differences of over 25 percent on
items at the same stores, but different locations with in 20 miles of each
other. Check locally what is offered and how much it will cost per
Can you mix the two different types of insulation? I'm just wondering
if I add to what is in my attic, what would make the most sense.
tnx
On Sep 15, 2009, at 8:30 AM, chiliblindman wrote:
> Spiro, the cost is almost the same. At some stores fiberglass is
> cheaper and at others it is more. I
little with the door
closed.
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From: Michael baldwin
To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 11:59 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
Dale,
You might wan
lto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 10:26 PM
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
>
>
>
>
> First, the colour of the shingles certainly does ma
Me either.
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From: Spiro
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:08 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
for some reason this link didn't work for me.
On Mon, 14 Sep
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Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
for some reason this link didn't work for me.
On Mon, 14 Sep 2009, Michael baldwin wrote:
> Dale,
> You might want to read this report
> http://www.building
<http://www.buildingscience.com/
] additional about spray insilation question.
Me either.
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From: Spiro
To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:08 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
fo
Scott, it would be easy to add any kind over fiberglass. If the blown in stuff
was old, you could add either. Since I have done both, I think the blown in is
easier. I have also worked in areas that had both in already. Fiberglass you
just pull back to work and a hand brush is needed for the
Mike,
Thanks for this article. It was a very interesting read. I am not sure
that I fully absorbed all the information, but I did get a few key points.
Firstly, the difference in life expectancy of a composite roof with a
sealed or vented attic is fairly small. Apparently, venting may not
p
I remember talking to a so-called environmental engineer years ago
about insulation. One thing he said which made sense to me was that the
more of the mass of the building you can get inside the insulation, the
better off you are because the mass inside the insulation tends to help the
temperatur
@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 9:55 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
Mike,
Thanks for this article. It was a very interesting read. I am not sure
that I fully absorbed all the information, but I did get a few key points
at what point does the r value exceed it's cost effectiveness, as far as
your experience with this?
On Tue, 15 Sep 2009, chiliblindman wrote:
> Spiro, the cost is almost the same. At some stores fiberglass is cheaper and
> at others it is more. I have seen price differences of over 25 per
There is a point of cost not being very good. I can't see spending a
hundred bucks to save a dime. If I can save an equal amount in less than seven
years, I consider that a very reasonable investment.
Each area has a R-value rating as to what it should be according to normal
temp
good information
bob about using the fans during the winter. thanks.Lee
On Thu, Sep 17,
2009 at 10:23:36AM -0400, chiliblindman
wrote:
> There is a point of cost not being very good. I can't see spending a
> hundred bucks to save a dime. If I can save an equal amount in less than
> s
From: Spiro
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
at what point does the r value exceed it's cost effectiveness, as far as
your experience with this?
On Tue, 1
ctory then you must add insulation to keep heat transference
> from conduction and radiation under control. The direct movement of warm and
> cold air though is easily the most important factor in comfort and energy
> saving.
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
> Fro
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:58 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
considering this evaporation Dale
is it then unwise to tack down something like 3/8 ply down over the
insulation between the two by's?
thanks
I've obviously no
sulation and usually
> more is better though there is a diminishing return curve.
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Spiro
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation ques
om
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:09 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.
thanks for your reply.
I am thinking about a quarter of the space at most; say 5 or 6 feet to
each side of the access, and the same or a little more along the beams
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