Attic Insulation Hopper

It also has a long hose that the operator uses to direct the blast of cellulose into the joist cavities in the attic.

Attic insulation hopper.

Utilizing a no touch feeder and cutter this blower includes 100 feet of 2 5 inch blowing hose an fm radio frequency remote control a no touch feeder integrated auto cutter and uses one 15 amp circuit. This machine is ideal for installation of loose fill cellulose insulation throughout any area of the home. The most common use of loose fill in the attic is to fortify the existing insulation to bring it to the r value specified for your region. Batt and roll insulation and loose fill sometimes known as blown in insulation.

Rhino 3 0 bags have 180 greater tensile strength then white insulation vacuum bags. You can also blow it into an uninsulated attic. The machine has a hopper that is filled with bags of cellulose insulation. There are two main types of insulation.

Extra heavy duty insulation vacuum bags. Blown in insulation overview. Inspecting your attic insulation. Your attic should have a certain amount of insulation in it and the recommended level of insulation for your attic is dependent on where you live.

With a helper to load the blower with insulation as needed start at the perimeter of the attic and work toward the attic access. How much does attic insulation cost. Batt and roll insulation works well between joist and stud spaces or if you have a wide open space or a crawlspace. The machine has wheels for easier maneuverability and transport and comes with 100 feet of hose two 50 sections with connector to achieve optimum coverage.

See install batt and roll insulation for details. The pros charge 1 500 to 2 000 to do a 1 200 sq ft. Atticat insulation blower category 10 group 266 this fiberglass blower is designed for residential remodeling projects. In most cases that s r 38 according to the energy star website.

The first day s rental is free with the purchase of 20 or more bags of cullulose. As one of you can hold the hose and the other can control the flow of insulation from the hopper. First things first you need to go up into your attic inspect the condition of the insulation and calculate the current level of insulation. So it helps to break the pieces into smaller chunks as you feed it into the hopper.

Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer. No paper used in manufacturing process. How to insulate a finished attic. You can do it yourself for about 500.

If you need to add insulation in your attic save big by blowing in cellulose insulation yourself. Rhino bags are tough enough for all insulation removal jobs and rated for all horsepower vacuum machines. So it s time to pay close attention to what s happening up there.