Dusty Insulation In The Attic

If your attic or wall insulation is in batt or blanket form whether it s fiberglass cellulose or another material you generally don t have to be concerned about asbestos.

Dusty insulation in the attic.

Recessed can lights if not properly sealed are extremely leaky and have large holes open directly or indirectly to the attic. Along the way i installed 5 995 sq. One for attic prep and the second to actually blow the insulation. My father helped me remove 58 bags of loose fill blown in cellulose insulation and 17 bags of old fiberglass insulation.

The 2009 irc requires that the insulation and pressure envelope are to be aligned. Our four step process of insulation removal is a big part of solving the dust issue. Another common cause of musty attic odors is from infestations of rats mice or other rodents. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.

Insulation removal is also a code requirement. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product. Have old insulation removed. Blowing attic insulation isn t hard but it s dusty sweaty work.

These leaks can cause a home to be extremely dusty. Another big benefit of insulation removal is that the chances of the air barrier being properly defined goes. Initially a stray field mouse probably won t create any foul odors. Anytime anyone goes up into your attic there will be insulation on them and pieces coming out into your house from the attic entry point.

Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation. Once they ve inhabited the attic for a prolonged length of time though their urine will saturate the insulation and surrounding floorboard to create a musty odor. Also be aware that properly installed insulation should not cover your recessed lights furnace or electrical areas to prevent fires. Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material.

If you are going to use blown in cellulose insulation know that it is dusty. We find that homes that were insulated with cellulose insulation tend to be much dustier than homes insulated with fiberglass insulation. Vacuum out all the old insulation clean up the attic sanitize and deodorize everything and then foam seal the cracks and crevices. By removing the attic insulation we effectively got rid of all the dusty fibrous insulation in the attic.