DIY Guide: Installing Blown-in Insulation in an Attic

Many people choose to use blown in insulation in order to seal their attic. All attics should have the best possible insulation in the attic because it definitely helps to conserve utilities. Many homeowners choose to install their own blown-in insulation.

The first step of installing blown-in insulation is to take a few accurate measurements of the area where the individual will be installing blown-in insulation. This allows individuals to know how much blown-in insulation will be required for insulation in the attic. In order to complete, the insulation in the attic project individuals will need to gather a few important materials other than the blown-in insulation to get the job done.

Loose fill insulation

Cardboard baffles

Flashing

Duct Tape

Staple Hammer and Staples

Utility Knife

Ladder

Insulation Blowing Machine (can be rented)

Individuals that are installing blown-in insulation in the attic should always make protect their facial area, eyes and outer skin. For people who have recessed lights, ceiling lights installed in the ceiling, they must do one additional to install blown-in installation. Users take their flashing and cut off enough flashing to make sure that there is about 4 inches of open space between the flashing and the light. They then pull it into a cylinder shape and carefully place it over the light area. This small step during the install blown-in insulation process makes sure that heat has the ability to escape at all times.

Next, in order to install blown-in insulation the baffles need to be installed. An important reminder is to make sure that they are always installed where the ceiling joists and the roof rafter intersect. They are placed only over any vent areas in order to insure that the vents are never covered by the insulation in the attic. Users then make a small dam around the access hole that is found in the attic. The dam helps to make the job much easier because it will help workers make sure the blown-in insulation is being installed in a uniform and concise manner. The blown-in insulation is then loaded into the insulation-blowing machine and the process is ready to begin. Users carefully travel across the attic carefully going back and forth until the blown-in insulation covers the attic and is neat, smooth and even. Lastly, users take a minute to put insulation in the access hole and the blown-in insulation in the attic process is complete.