Dusty Insulation In The Attic

These leaks can cause a home to be extremely dusty.

Dusty insulation in the attic.

By removing the attic insulation we effectively got rid of all the dusty fibrous insulation in the attic. And due to the fact that spray foam expands up to 100 times its original size the insulation material will fill every cavity holes and crack you have. Initially a stray field mouse probably won t create any foul odors. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.

We come in and. 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. Having old insulation may settle over time and you may be shocked to see the studs of your attic floor showing but the insulation does not have to be removed. Be it attic insulation ceiling insulation walls insulation floors or anything in between spray foam will fill the area.

To make insulating an attic easier grab a helper and set aside two days. One for attic prep and the second to actually blow the insulation. Yes you probably need more insulation added air seal the attic floor first but even old insulation still has its r value or insulative properties. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.

Another common cause of musty attic odors is from infestations of rats mice or other rodents. Vacuum out all the old insulation clean up the attic sanitize and deodorize everything and then foam seal the cracks and crevices. Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material. We find that homes that were insulated with cellulose insulation tend to be much dustier than homes insulated with fiberglass insulation.

Another big benefit of insulation removal is that the chances of the air barrier being properly defined goes. Recessed can lights if not properly sealed are extremely leaky and have large holes open directly or indirectly to the attic. Insulation removal is also a code requirement. The 2009 irc requires that the insulation and pressure envelope are to be aligned.

The result is an airtight seal that has very high insulation. The types of insulation that were most commonly made with asbestos are loose fill also called blown in insulation. Blowing attic insulation isn t hard but it s dusty sweaty work. Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.