If someone can help me with this question, I need to know what is the best type of insulation to use in my walkin attic, is cellulose or fiberglass insulation betterboth my contractors are saying that theirs is bestI don't know which one is betterPlease help
First, you may check to see if there is another way besides over the top of the houseMost crane rental companies won't like doing thatMost crane rentals charge by the hour depending on what size crane you need, and they usually have a minimum timeYour best bet would be to call the local crane companies and ask, cause the rental fee's differ in areas.
I am with cajun on this, if they agree to do it, you would probably have to sign a waiver agreeing the company would not be liable for anythingYou may have a four story house, etcall of that would come into the size and hourly rate of the crane and there usually is a minimum fee of a few hoursGood Luck!
I work for a construction entity in NYS that provides weatherizationI blow anywhere from 100 to 300 bags of cellulose a dayCellulose beats fiberglass hands downIt can be blown to a depth of whatever R factor you choose( R-2.2 1, or R-50 22)It fills voids that only the rats can fill with fiberglass VERY, VERY fire safe, with most studies proving actual fire retardant qualitiesYes the paper that you blow does help stop fire not fuel itIf it does burn it smokes so much that it is PROVEN to reduce recogonization of fire times, hereby providing critical time to evacuate the residenceCellulose is a lung nuisanceIt causes no long term effects (but we thought asbestos was great in the 50's)Although workers will not enjoy the papermachete equivalent of coating their lungs, it is not listed as a KNOWN CARCINOGENFiberglass IS!!! After a day or two those who are FOOLISH enough to blow without a mask will stop spitting papermache Drilling and blowing of sidewalls, kneeboards, and other inassessable areas is a snap with celluloseFiberglass it is impossible The coolest thing I think I have ever seen was a Homeowner watching as I get this 50lb 3 drill out and start drilling his houseThe look of shock, pricelessGood contractors know how to blow without leaving traces behindIt is easy to-do Dont forget that insulation is only a step in the weatherization packageThe need to address; by-passes, windows and doors, venting, CO detection (part of the health and safety involved with sealing your house up), crawlspaces/ basements, is paramont to ensuring success If income is a problem the federal government provides many different forms of weatherization HELPIn my area it is Community Action, but the Deptof Social Services, HEAP, and others locally will assist in keeping 'ole man winter' out.
