[Greenbuilding] dense pack cellulose in open bays: mesh recommendations

[Reuben Deumling]

Ever since I bought my Force 2 blower from a fellow on this list in 2005
I've wanted to find an opportunity to try that (blowing the stuff wet), but
for various reasons I've never pursued that. I guess insulation ends up the
least glamorous part of the remodeling jobs I do, and spending additional
money on the necessary equipment hasn't seemed as tempting. I do on
occasion pretend to be an insulation contractor, but I really am not.
But I appreciate the reminder and will take another look at what is
involved. I know the Force 2 can support this, so that's a promising start.


On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 6:42 PM, home-nrg <home-nrg at dnaco.net> wrote:

> Reuben,
>
> I'm not current on a finer mesh but a single hole and tubing
> the cavity makes more sense to me.
>
> Most of the contractors I have contact with are damp
> spraying into open cavities, then leveling to the stud face
> with a rotating gang brush.  Unfortunately, this requires
> additional equipment to inject the water into the stream of
> cellulose.
>
> In spite of the small amount of moisture added, I also
> question whether sufficient drying time is allowed before
> closing the walls.
>
> Bob Klahn
>
> ----- Original Message Follows -----
> From: Reuben Deumling <9watts at gmail.com>
> To: Greenbuilding <greenbuilding at lists.bioenergylists.org>
> Subject: [Greenbuilding] dense pack cellulose in open bays:
> mesh recommendations
> Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:08:09 -0700
>
> > I've been doing this for a while now and have just about
> > used up the role of mesh (~3/16" squares?) I got about ten
> > years ago. Although it came recommended, I think there are
> > better products out there. Although by weight upwards of
> > 97% of the insulation blown behind (through a hole cut
> > into) this mesh ends up where you want it, the mess the
> > fine fluff makes leaking back into the room through the
> > mesh is really a drag. I'd love advice on whatever current
> > best practice is for mesh I could (presumably) glue and
> > staple to the studs, poke two holes per bay and blow the
> > stuff in good and tight.
> >
> > Thanks very much.
> >
> > Reuben
> >
> >
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