Olson suggests using a squeeze stapler instead of a hammer stapler.
How tomblow insulation into my roof.
Vents placed in the underside of the roof s overhang or soffit provide a means for air to get into the attic to help cool it in the summer months.
Position the new vent chute so the bottom extends 6 in.
Unfortunately blow in insulation can drift into.
In most older homes and even in some newer ones blowing extra insulation into your attic can help save you a lot of money on energy bills some estimates go as high as 20 percent per year as well as make your home a more comfortable place to live.
Blowing insulation into walls is best left to the pros because it involves drilling into stud spaces that may contain electrical.
Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic.
Into the overhang and staple it into place.
Check around windows or vents and examine the perimeter looking for tiny gaps or holes.
By far the easiest way to add insulation to a completed home with the walls and ceiling already closed up is to blow insulation into the attic.
Once air leaks have been addressed you can add insulation.
Attic insulation is a key to saving energy during the heating season.
It s more accurate and there s less chance you ll crumple the chute.
Pull the existing insulation away from the roof.