Step 22e – Install Loose Fill Cellulose Insulation
Insulating on your own with blown cellulose in the attic is one of the easiest DIY projects a homeowner can do to decrease their heating bill. Here’s how to do it…
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Step 22d – Install Dense Pack Cellulose Insulation
Insulating your walls with dense-pack cellulose gives you the best bang for your buck while also doing less harm to the environment than other common insulation types.
Step 22c – Test the Air Sealing
Learn how to ensure your insulation is most effective by creating an airtight seal all around it.
Step 22b – Ceiling Drywall
The walls and attic are now air sealed. The cement slab was air sealed several months ago when I completed the framing, but several parts had deteriorated while it had been exposed to the elements so I touched up those …
Step 22 – Air Sealing & Insulation
After passing the HVAC and rough framing inspection, I now had permission to enclose the walls of the house. The first step was to ensure that I had minimal air leakage through the wall. Air in motion is quite efficient …