How To Vacuum Out Attic Insulation

All of the dust and debris can be suctioned up safely and efficiently and collected in a large volume filter bag which is specifically designed to collect the insulation material.

How to vacuum out attic insulation.

Cellulose has an r value of 3 2 per inch of depth while fiberglass ranges from an r value of 2 to 2 5 per inch of depth. Rent a powerful hepa filter insulation removal vacuum from an equipment rental yard. If mold is present special cleanup licensed cleanup crew. Use the 6 inch 150 foot flexible vacuum hose to draw the insulation from the attic into large bags for.

If you choose to use a wet dry vacuum you ll need garbage bags to dump the vacuum canister into. Our attic insulation removal service involves the use of a custom designed high powered vacuum which is connected to a very long hose. With the addition of disposable recovery bags insulation can be disposed of easily and without hassle. According to the u s.

The method of removal will depend on the type of insulation in your attic. This extra step removes all the tiny pieces of insulation that can infiltrate the air. Along the way i installed 5 995 sq. You will put that respirator to the test.

The insulation removal vacuum is designed for fast removal of wet or dry insulation from attics sidewalls and crawl spaces helping contractors get the job down efficiently and cleanly. Now you can actually begin to vacuum out the insulation. If you re using your own vacuum keep an eye on it to make sure you are emptying it often enough. Consumer product protection agency this is very important if your home contains insulation manufactured between 1930 and 1950.

The first step to making sure it is safe to remove insulation from your attic is to clear the area of all contaminants look out for the following. After vacuuming all of the loose insulation and emptying it into garbage bags you ll want to thoroughly vacuum all of the attic joists. Different types of insulation have different r values explains russ lewis of green attics in fort worth texas. Attic insulation is available in a variety of materials including fiberglass mineral rock wool cellulose spray foam polystyrene and more.