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    Joanneluc Posts: 19, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 20, 2008, 11:31 AM
    Separate compressed blown insulation packages
    I am insulating my attic with blown cellulose. I don't wan't to rent the machine, so to save money, I will spread it by hand. Any ideas on how to separate the compressed packages?

    Thank you

    Luc
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    02dodgeman Posts: 31, Reputation: 2
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    Oct 20, 2008, 04:52 PM

    Counting the time you will spend on doing it by hand you might want to rent the machine. I know that it will be a lot quicker ( time is money ) unless you have nothing else to do.
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    Home repair Posts: 88, Reputation: 9
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    Oct 21, 2008, 07:04 AM
    Don't think you want to spread by hand, you are defeating the whole idea, which is to have some air space in the insulation.

    It will also take a lot more insulation, as it will end up being more dense.

    I vote you get a machine.

    Good luck Roger
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    02dodgeman Posts: 31, Reputation: 2
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    Oct 21, 2008, 09:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Home repair View Post
    Don't think you want to spread by hand, you are defeating the whole idea, which is to have some air space in the insulation.

    It will also take a lot more insulation, as it will end up being more dense.

    I vote you get a machine.

    Good luck Roger
    I aggree that the air space created by blowing it in gives you your insulating.
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    Oct 21, 2008, 09:58 AM

    I agree with everyone, it is meant to be blown in. If you don't want to rent the machine use batt insulation.
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    Joanneluc Posts: 19, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 21, 2008, 10:17 AM

    OK... ok I hear you guys... your right... what was I thinking!!

    Thanks all for the awakening...
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    Oct 22, 2008, 10:23 PM
    When I bought my insulation from Menards the rental was free , 4 or 8 hours worth depending on how much I bought.
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    Oct 24, 2008, 05:18 AM
    You can go to Lowe's. The blower is free for 24 hours. They state a minimum of 10-20 cubes but usually let it go for less (good customer relations). Your back WILL thank you. If you want the easier job, do the blowing in the attic. Feeding the machine is tough. It goes through material fast. A friend got 45 cubes and was finished and back to the store to return the blower in 3 hours.
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    Joanneluc Posts: 19, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 24, 2008, 05:24 AM

    THanks guys... Here in Ottawa Canada everything is expensive... but I'm renting the machine tomorrow morning, and getting the job done... I finished installing the baffles last night, and now all I have to do is blow that insulation in place..!

    Have a great weekend all.
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