How To Vacuum Out Attic Insulation

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How to vacuum out attic insulation.

If you choose to use a wet dry vacuum you ll need garbage bags to dump the vacuum canister into. If mold is present special cleanup licensed cleanup crew. My father helped me remove 58 bags of loose fill blown in cellulose insulation and 17 bags of old fiberglass insulation. This extra step removes all the tiny pieces of insulation that can infiltrate the air.

Now you can actually begin to vacuum out the insulation. You will put that respirator to the test. The method of removal will depend on the type of insulation in your attic. Cellulose has an r value of 3 2 per inch of depth while fiberglass ranges from an r value of 2 to 2 5 per inch of depth.

According to the u s. With the addition of disposable recovery bags insulation can be disposed of easily and without hassle. If you re using your own vacuum keep an eye on it to make sure you are emptying it often enough. Consumer product protection agency this is very important if your home contains insulation manufactured between 1930 and 1950.

After vacuuming all of the loose insulation and emptying it into garbage bags you ll want to thoroughly vacuum all of the attic joists. All of the dust and debris can be suctioned up safely and efficiently and collected in a large volume filter bag which is specifically designed to collect the insulation material. The insulation removal vacuum is designed for fast removal of wet or dry insulation from attics sidewalls and crawl spaces helping contractors get the job down efficiently and cleanly. You ll want to work quickly and work your way backward from the back of the attic.

Different types of insulation have different r values explains russ lewis of green attics in fort worth texas. For blown in insulation a commercial grade vacuum and other special equipment. Use the 6 inch 150 foot flexible vacuum hose to draw the insulation from the attic into large bags for. The first step to making sure it is safe to remove insulation from your attic is to clear the area of all contaminants look out for the following.