Location: Austin, TXI'm purchasing a new houseThe builder is putting fiberglass batt insulation in exterior walls and blow-in firberglass insulation (R-38, 12inches) in attic.Attic: 1Is R-38, 12quot; enough for firberglass fill? or should I go with celluloseCellulose seems to have issues with moisture and settling down overtime2If I put cellulose, I think I cannot use that space at all, right? Is it okay to put a board to increase usable space?Exterior Walls:3Anyone used cellulose for it? Is it worth the cost and maintenance?4Is it worth the risk do it in both? 5How to check if there any leaks or moisture buildup if I use cellular? 6What are the maintenance costs?Thanks in advance for your advice!
I am sure the contractor is using fiberglass in the attic because he has access to the joists and can easily roll out the insulationYou can put down plywood or particle board on top of the fiberglass to make usable attic space with no problemCellulose is being used in the walls because unless you want to tear out walls and put in the rolled insulation, it is the easiest method to spray it inThe cellulose will settle after time, but we are talking about quite a few yearsAnd any insulation is better than noneWhen we first moved into this house, there was NO insulation and we could sit inside the house and the wind outside would blow our hair I have never had to Maintain insulation, it is just thereUnless it gets wet somehow and needs to be replaced, I can't think of anything you would need to do to it.
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Lay some aluminum foil on the counter or where you dont want the cat to gothey dont like the sound their paws make against the foil
