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Phase 10 - Cellulose Installation

Machine pumps packs of cellulose through a tube, transporting it into the house

Fiber

Fiber

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Sealing the net

Sealing the net

Net from InsulWeb is a good choice since it allows the air to escape during install and it is easy to controll the density of the installed cellulose. This is very important since no cap between the cellulose and the roof sheathing should be allowed.

Cellulose=recycled newspaper treated with boric acid, fire resistant

Connecting tube to an aluminum pipe to minimize friction

Poking a hole in the net

Poking a hole in the net

With the aluminum pipe inserted through the net, we can start blowing in cellulose

Net that will hold cellulose within

Net that will hold cellulose within

Net with cellulose insulated!

Net with cellulose insulated!

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