c/insulation-installers

Changed my mind on skipping the moisture barrier in crawl spaces

A mold problem from a past job showed me that adding it saves bigger headaches later.

A simple question from a kid made me rethink my solo approach

I was adamant that working alone on attic jobs was the best way. Then a little boy pointed out how much time I wasted going up and down the ladder. His observation was so spot-on, I had to admit he was right.

Dust from a blown-in job got me wearing safety glasses every time

I figured they were just in the way until fiberglass bits flew into my eyes. Now I won't step on site without them. How about you guys, any gear you didn't value until a job went south?

Story from yesterday: dropped my entire lunch into an open bag of cellulose. Guess I'm eating fiber today.

PSA: My attic job showed me a problem with how they check for leaks

I was wrapping up an insulation install when the building inspector came through. He focused on the material thickness but ignored a draft coming from the vent stack, so the heat loss is still there. How do you get inspectors to actually look at air sealing instead of just the paper specs?

Just dealt with a crawl space so tight I had to wiggle in sideways, good times lol

My skepticism about blown-in insulation melted away on a cold job

I always picked batts for speed, but seeing it fill every gap in an old attic changed my mind. Now I grab the hose for those spots, no question lmao.

The time a homeowner insisted on helping with the blown-in insulation

Years ago, I was on a job where the homeowner, an older guy, decided to help with the blown-in insulation in his attic. He got in the way a lot, and once, he turned the hose on by mistake, getting fiberglass all over his head. These days, people usually stay back, but back then, it was common for folks to join in, often with funny outcomes. We all laughed after, and he saw why we wear protective gear.