On 2020 09 14 by mod rob that looks like mineral wool insulation.
House insulation in attic looks like dust.
Rummaging around in your friend s newly renovated attic you notice what looks like a rolled up blanket in the far corner.
On 2020 09 14 by rob.
Look for water stains on the roof sheathing or damp or moldy spots on attic joists and existing insulation as a clue to where leaks might be.
Insulation experts can remove the sawdust before blowing in fluffy helpful fiberglass or cellulose insulation that provides far greater r value.
Box out light fixtures.
Granular insulation is probably vermiculite a crystalline appearing compound that insulates at about r 2 per linear inch.
You give it a kick and the blanket unfurls onto the floor.
Cellulose contains a high percentage of recycled paper and does not contain minerals.
If you have loose fill insulation that is gray soft and without a shine it is probably cellulose insulation.
Unless you re using mineral wool insulation or your fixtures are rated safe for contact with any type of insulation don t allow the material to touch or cover recessed cans or.
Alice that looks like a mix of loose fill cellulose and mineral wool or fiberglass insulation.
You run your hand over it to see what it feels like but you soon realize that was a mistake.
On 2020 09 14 by alice.
Attic insulation looks like kitty litter.
We recently got someone to look at the insulation.
It s pink and the material looks a little like cotton candy.
Cellulose insulation is a perfectly safe type of insulation that is commonly blown into attics.