{"id":123874,"date":"2022-06-30T11:39:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T11:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/"},"modified":"2022-06-30T11:39:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T11:39:40","slug":"can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you use a fiberglass blower for cellulose insulation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-665c2214ad991\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#Can_you_use_a_fiberglass_blower_for_cellulose_insulation\" title=\"Can you use a fiberglass blower for cellulose insulation?\">Can you use a fiberglass blower for cellulose insulation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_heavy_is_an_insulation_blower\" title=\"How heavy is an insulation blower?\">How heavy is an insulation blower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#Can_I_use_a_shop_vac_to_remove_insulation\" title=\"Can I use a shop vac to remove insulation?\">Can I use a shop vac to remove insulation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_much_cellulose_insulation_do_I_need_for_attic\" title=\"How much cellulose insulation do I need for attic?\">How much cellulose insulation do I need for attic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#Can_I_install_cellulose_insulation_without_a_blower\" title=\"Can I install cellulose insulation without a blower?\">Can I install cellulose insulation without a blower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_do_I_install_cellulose_insulation_in_my_attic_without_a_blower\" title=\"How do I install cellulose insulation in my attic without a blower?\">How do I install cellulose insulation in my attic without a blower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#Is_blown-in_cellulose_better_than_blown-in_fiberglass\" title=\"Is blown-in cellulose better than blown-in fiberglass?\">Is blown-in cellulose better than blown-in fiberglass?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_do_you_load_an_insulation_blower\" title=\"How do you load an insulation blower?\">How do you load an insulation blower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_does_an_insulation_blower_work\" title=\"How does an insulation blower work?\">How does an insulation blower work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#What_is_the_easiest_way_to_remove_insulation\" title=\"What is the easiest way to remove insulation?\">What is the easiest way to remove insulation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_many_inches_of_cellulose_do_I_need_in_my_attic\" title=\"How many inches of cellulose do I need in my attic?\">How many inches of cellulose do I need in my attic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_do_you_calculate_cellulose_insulation_needed\" title=\"How do you calculate cellulose insulation needed?\">How do you calculate cellulose insulation needed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_many_inches_of_blown_cellulose_is_R38\" title=\"How many inches of blown cellulose is R38?\">How many inches of blown cellulose is R38?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_many_inches_of_blown-in_cellulose_insulation_do_I_need\" title=\"How many inches of blown-in cellulose insulation do I need?\">How many inches of blown-in cellulose insulation do I need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#Can_you_apply_cellulose_insulation_by_hand\" title=\"Can you apply cellulose insulation by hand?\">Can you apply cellulose insulation by hand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#Can_you_put_in_cellulose_insulation_without_a_blower\" title=\"Can you put in cellulose insulation without a blower?\">Can you put in cellulose insulation without a blower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#Can_you_install_cellulose_by_hand\" title=\"Can you install cellulose by hand?\">Can you install cellulose by hand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#Which_type_of_blown_in_insulation_is_best\" title=\"Which type of blown in insulation is best?\">Which type of blown in insulation is best?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#What_are_the_disadvantages_of_cellulose_insulation\" title=\"What are the disadvantages of cellulose insulation?\">What are the disadvantages of cellulose insulation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_long_does_cellulose_blown_in_insulation_last\" title=\"How long does cellulose blown in insulation last?\">How long does cellulose blown in insulation last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#What_insulation_is_better_than_fiberglass\" title=\"What insulation is better than fiberglass?\">What insulation is better than fiberglass?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#Can_you_use_blown_in_insulation_without_blower\" title=\"Can you use blown in insulation without blower?\">Can you use blown in insulation without blower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#Is_blown_in_insulation_a_good_idea\" title=\"Is blown in insulation a good idea?\">Is blown in insulation a good idea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_does_blown_in_fiberglass_insulation_work\" title=\"How does blown in fiberglass insulation work?\">How does blown in fiberglass insulation work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-a-fiberglass-blower-for-cellulose-insulation\/#How_do_you_safely_remove_insulation\" title=\"How do you safely remove insulation?\">How do you safely remove insulation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_a_fiberglass_blower_for_cellulose_insulation\"><\/span>Can you use a fiberglass blower for cellulose insulation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nope. <\/b><b>In fact, it requires less because of the way fiberglass expands (cellulose does not expand) when the package is opened. This is why blown-in fiberglass installs faster than cellulose. This reduces both labor costs and wear and tear on equipment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_heavy_is_an_insulation_blower\"><\/span>How heavy is an insulation blower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A typical rental insulation blower has a hopper capacity of 4.25 cubic feet or 25 pounds, pushing out 350 pounds of insulation per hour. Weighing <b>177 pounds, it will require a truck to transport it to your home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_a_shop_vac_to_remove_insulation\"><\/span>Can I use a shop vac to remove insulation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, if you want to remove blown-in insulation, <b>you need to buy a high-powered shop vacuum with a very large capacity. Alternatively, you can also rent specialized HEPA-filter insulation removal equipment from a facility which rents out specialized tools and equipment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_cellulose_insulation_do_I_need_for_attic\"><\/span>How much cellulose insulation do I need for attic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the U.S. Department of Energy, it&#8217;s recommended that attics have an R-38 to R-49, or about <b>12 to 15 of fiberglass or cellulose insulation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_install_cellulose_insulation_without_a_blower\"><\/span>Can I install cellulose insulation without a blower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since cellulose insulation is compressively packaged <b>you cannot install it without using a blowing machine. I do not recommend trying to do this by hand. A few bags may not qualify you for loan of a machine, but you can certainly rent one from a big box home center or an equiment rental service.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_install_cellulose_insulation_in_my_attic_without_a_blower\"><\/span>How do I install cellulose insulation in my attic without a blower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At 3.5 per inch of material, <b>the R-value of blown-in cellulose is 23% better per inch than fiberglass batts! According to research done at the Oak Ridge National Lab, fiberglass loses up to 50% of its R-value in very cold conditions; making cellulose a better choice for homes in northern climates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_blown-in_cellulose_better_than_blown-in_fiberglass\"><\/span>Is blown-in cellulose better than blown-in fiberglass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, it is. And <b>you can absolutely install loose fill insulation without a machine. If you have a small section that you need to tackle, this is a great way to get it done without the hassles of weighty machinery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_load_an_insulation_blower\"><\/span>How do you load an insulation blower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since cellulose insulation is compressively packaged <b>you cannot install it without using a blowing machine. I do not recommend trying to do this by hand. A few bags may not qualify you for loan of a machine, but you can certainly rent one from a big box home center or an equiment rental service.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_an_insulation_blower_work\"><\/span>How does an insulation blower work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Easy to handle around corners and up stairs for most blown in insulation applications, Flexaustxae Mark 2 Insulation Hose comes in <b>1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, and 4 dia. sizes in standard 25 and 50 ft.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_way_to_remove_insulation\"><\/span>What is the easiest way to remove insulation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Certainly, if you slice and dice the batt, small enough, <b>you can remove fiberglass batts with any insulation removal vacuum.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_inches_of_cellulose_do_I_need_in_my_attic\"><\/span>How many inches of cellulose do I need in my attic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recommended level for most attics is to insulate to R-38 or about <b>10 to 14 inches, depending on insulation type.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calculate_cellulose_insulation_needed\"><\/span>How do you calculate cellulose insulation needed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To determine how much cellulose insulation you need, <b>take the square footage of the space and divide it by either the depth or the desired R-value.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_inches_of_blown_cellulose_is_R38\"><\/span>How many inches of blown cellulose is R38?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>11.6<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_inches_of_blown-in_cellulose_insulation_do_I_need\"><\/span>How many inches of blown-in cellulose insulation do I need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With blown-in cellulose insulation, that would require insulation to a depth of <b>10 inches. If there is already insulation, measure the current depth and subtract to determine the amount needed to bring the attic to the recommended level for the desired R-Value.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_apply_cellulose_insulation_by_hand\"><\/span>Can you apply cellulose insulation by hand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wouldn&#8217;t it be far easier to just bring a few bales home and sprinkle it around by hand? <b>Yes, it is. And you can absolutely install loose fill insulation without a machine. If you have a small section that you need to tackle, this is a great way to get it done without the hassles of weighty machinery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_in_cellulose_insulation_without_a_blower\"><\/span>Can you put in cellulose insulation without a blower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since cellulose insulation is compressively packaged <b>you cannot install it without using a blowing machine. I do not recommend trying to do this by hand. A few bags may not qualify you for loan of a machine, but you can certainly rent one from a big box home center or an equiment rental service.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_install_cellulose_by_hand\"><\/span>Can you install cellulose by hand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cellulose insulation is often made from recycled newspaper. While it&#8217;s faster to blow into place loose insulation made from cellulose, <b>you can also save the cost of renting equipment and install it by hand<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_type_of_blown_in_insulation_is_best\"><\/span>Which type of blown in insulation is best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fiberglass<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_disadvantages_of_cellulose_insulation\"><\/span>What are the disadvantages of cellulose insulation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cons of Cellulose Insulation <b>It generates a lot of dust during installation. It is heat-resistant and has a high R-value. Cellulose insulation is prone to sagging and settling. It is heavily treated with fire-retardant chemicals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_cellulose_blown_in_insulation_last\"><\/span>How long does cellulose blown in insulation last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>30 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_insulation_is_better_than_fiberglass\"><\/span>What insulation is better than fiberglass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mineral Wool Insulation<\/b> In many ways, mineral wool is a superior insulation product. It has a higher R-value per inch compared to fiberglass, about a 22-37% higher R-value. It contains 70% recycled material, making it a greener product than fiberglass at 20-30% recycled material..<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_blown_in_insulation_without_blower\"><\/span>Can you use blown in insulation without blower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since cellulose insulation is compressively packaged <b>you cannot install it without using a blowing machine. I do not recommend trying to do this by hand. A few bags may not qualify you for loan of a machine, but you can certainly rent one from a big box home center or an equiment rental service.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_blown_in_insulation_a_good_idea\"><\/span>Is blown in insulation a good idea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blown-In Insulation is a Good Investment<\/b> Adding loose-fill insulation to your attic is one of the fastest paybacks of any home improvement project. The amount of money you save on energy costs will add up quickly over the next couple of years, more than paying for itself, and even bringing a return on your investment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_blown_in_fiberglass_insulation_work\"><\/span>How does blown in fiberglass insulation work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It consists of plastic filaments fortified with recycled glass spun into fibers. <b>The glass slows the spread of heat, cold, sound and can reduce residential energy costs by up to 40 percent. And because fiberglass is, well, glass, it is also moisture-resistant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_safely_remove_insulation\"><\/span>How do you safely remove insulation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Assuming your attic is about 1,500 square feet in size, hiring a professional team who are properly trained and are bringing the right equipment can take about 4 to 6 hours to remove your attic insulation. <b>If you&#8217;re opting to do it yourself, you might find yourself working for about 6 to 18 hours<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you use a fiberglass blower for cellulose insulation? Nope. In fact, it requires less because of the way fiberglass expands (cellulose does not expand) when the package is opened. This is why blown-in fiberglass installs faster than cellulose. This reduces both labor costs and wear and tear on equipment. 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