Blown-in cellulose insulation is just one of many kinds of insulation, but it is designed for homeowners who need to add more insulation to an improperly insulated home.

Cellulose insulation is installed by blowing in loose-fill insulation using an insulation blower. It differs slightly from another type of cellulose insulation designed to be blown onto open walls ...

Q: We live in a 1925 Berkeley bungalow. The attic is insulated with blown-in cellulose and meets the current code for thickness. Also, the entire underside of the house is insulated with ...

3. Cellulose insulation is most commonly installed by being blown in. Cellulose insulation can be installed using the loose-fill method in which the installer or DIYer simply blows the insulation ...

If you need to insulate your attic, blowing in cellulose insulation is an easy job you can do yourself by renting a blower. To install the insulation, blow the cellulose in up to the level of your ...

Q. A lot of us with older (100 years) homes are getting energy audits with recommendations to blow in cellulose into the empty exterior wall cavities. I have read that without a vapor barrier ...

House, built in 1968. Attic insulation, maybe six-eight inches of blown wool/fiberglass = not much.Option 1: Company man came out, quoted $500 to blow an extra eight inches of fiberglass on top of ...

Additionally, when the insulation is blown in, it makes a thick blanket that can hide the signs of fire. So, at first glance, it can be difficult to tell that a fire is even burning.

Q. A lot of us with older (100 years) homes are getting energy audits with recommendations to blow in cellulose into the empty exterior wall cavities. I have read that without a vapor barrier ...