Indeed. Resinger and his energy efficiency efforts led me here lol

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, well welcome aboard lol. I must say, the house is performing quite well compared to what it was before I sealed it up.

Thanks for uploading. I'll be renting a vacuum like that now that I know it exists! I removed my attic insulation by hand with garbage bags and a dust pan, and shop vac. Would have saved me days of worked had I seen your video first. Great work!

Matt strikes again! Thanks for sharing.

Love your humor! Removed a huge portion of mine as cats have used it as a litter box. Luckily I only needed a few areas removed as the new insulation will go on the ceiling. I bought a Bauer shop vac and wow what a help. I liked your idea with the PVC pipe and myself included tried the rigged extension from the vacuum and it too didn't work in tight spaces. My knees and butt hurt for days after crawling around the trusses and balancing on them.

harbor freight dust collector is a blessing

@collinmiller8866

10 ай бұрын

Better than a leaf vaccum?

@Jay_Schmidt

10 ай бұрын

@collinmiller8866 Much better.

Yes, Matt Risinger also got me into renovating my own home.

Thanks for the inspiration! Now I feel like I can tackle this! Let’s hope I’m not wrong 😅! Great video! Thanks for the tips!

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Take your time and work safe.

Watching this as I slave in my attic. Thanks for the motivation! God Bless!

TY Jay

Great video. I started manually raking. After watching your video I will now look into a rental.

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You also want to have pieces of plywood to put on top of the beams so you can sit on top of and not fall through the drywall ceiling. Also knee pads make the project a lot easier.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

I used some scrap wood in places, but it would have been better to use it more.

@TrukNLife316

Жыл бұрын

So we have a water leak ran fixed by an old friend that retired off dealing with these leaks and more. So now I’m here looking at this to help my pops do it or selves to put new insulation because rats were the problem too.

Thank you very much for video.

We have this on our "want to do" list in spring of 2021! Thanks for the video!

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you can do it! I would just say make sure you do it before it gets too hot!

@williammclaughlin2606

2 жыл бұрын

How did it go? I’m Planning on doing mine in October

Love your content, great job on the videos and your work.

@Jay_Schmidt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤠

I have a similarly sized attic. It hurts just thinking about going back up there. Thanks for the video.

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

I have avoided doing any more work up there for a while haha. It's not a fun place to hang out.

Good job and nice optimism! You’re right, I don’t wanna do this, but it needs to be done

@RenaudLabesse

3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get those bags? And how much were they? Doing this soon...thanks for the video...

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

I got the bags from the rental store, but you also get them from Amazon. They were something like $10-$15 per bag, if I remember correctly. Let me know how it goes!

thank you for the great tutorial.

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

great video. I have a similar attic and appreciate the inspiration.

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

What an absolutely nightmarish job. Congrats on getting it done. Hope the rest of your project goes well!

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you and no stupid comments.

Brilliant demo, nice and clear presentation. Good to see a professional perfectionist at work. That's one hungry snake you're using. We have old fiberglass insulation in our attic here in Middlesbrough UK. Fortunately, I was able to pull it out carefully and roll it up keeping all the dirt and debris inside and then put it into large bin bags. These days there is a type wadding that is being used. Just roll it out down the slot isles, there are also insulation boards if you prefer. Thank you.

Awesome, thank you.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps!

My companie does these and it can be grueling work. Definitely feel accomplished after you've completed 1 of those attic jobs

@02au17

7 ай бұрын

It's miserable with infested attics

Lol blame it on Matt! Totally how I found your video 😂 thanks for sharing. Great job 👏

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

Haha really? That's awesome.

@RetiredUnderachiever

Жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt yeah I watched his video on doing by this and became curious of just doing the job myself. Didn’t realize you could rent those vacuums. The job sucks but the labor is the first best way to save on cost.

thanks , think I will hire the insulators

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad decision 😆

Great job especially doing it during the cold months. I have got to do mine during summer today it’s supposed to be 97 in central Louisiana. To make things even better I’m a plus sized man (fat guy)

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Be careful! Don't push to hard when it's so hot in there. Let me know how it goes!

Damn Dude! Very well done and informative vid. I have similar insulation which NEEDS to be removed and i ain't lookin' forward to the task. The ONE thing that may help is that my attic has a little height to it. Im very close to six feet tall and i can stand straight up and walk around up there, with the exception of a few supprt beams which i have to duck to get by em. Thanks again, your vid is helpful.👍

This is what I'm getting ready to do. The blown in insulation on mine looks like chopped up cardboard about 2-6", and there is 4" rolled insulation under that. But,,,, I need it out of the way to run some new electrical and duct from the bathroom fan the previous owner just vented into the attic.. (so annoying) Going to try to do this over the winter because it's just too hot to attempt this during the summer.

If I can find a vac I’m going to do it as well, your excellent video gave me the confidence! I notice you switched gloves, guessing the first pair was too bulky

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

I think I switched becuase I misplaced my other gloves, haha. I'm glad you got something good out the video. I wish you luck!

Much Wow, Very Attic.

@Jay_Schmidt

4 жыл бұрын

*doge face*

@efraingutierrez9539

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt hi where you rent the vacuum

@efraingutierrez9539

3 жыл бұрын

And can I re installed the blown insulation

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

@@efraingutierrez9539 I rented it from Rayburn, a local equipment rental place near me. You can google "equipment rental near me" to find a provider.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

@@efraingutierrez9539 technically yes, but I wouldn't. It's pretty nasty stuff once it has been in the attic for so long; there is likely mouse drippings and urine mixed in. Buying loose-fill is cheap, so go ahead and buy new stuff.

Ur attic looks more spacious than mine lol. I know the feeling of crawling around in a space like that...

My new old house needs this done. I to blame Matt and now I blame you also. Mine needs air sealed real bad.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no, don't blame me! 😅

Oooon, the build show! Haha, yeah, Matt Reisinger has helped me kick some home renovation projects into gear too. If i ever hit the lottery, I'm getting that dude to build my house. 👍😁

Did one house removing the old blown in insulation with a vacuum cleaner with a 2.5" long hose. Didn't need to rent special equipment. The second house after moved in, removing the old blown in was just to hard and time consuming. Maybe getting old. Plus the pink stuff was only 2" thick, really no insulation at all. Lay on top unfaced R38 batt, huge difference. This winter much warmer without using so much energy. Watch out protruding nails from the roof, got me a few times and maneuvering between ceiling joists, at times on all fours getting into the corners really tiring.

Haha I have had my fair share of attic empties. It's a nasty job especially with critter infested attics and cellulose. Great video and thanks for sharing. I'm just starting my own attic insulation channel.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

It really a nasty job. Thankfully I only have to do one.

@SinnisjInsulator

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt haha no kiding, I've done some that are 2000sqft. I'd like your input honestly on my channel, maybe you may even learn some ideas when you reinsulate.

@rebeccajohnson1368

11 ай бұрын

I've seen your videos Admire your work ethic

@Jay_Schmidt

11 ай бұрын

@rebeccajohnson1368 thank you, that's very kind

This is exactly what I’m doing. Renting a unit just like yours so it helps tremendously to see it done correctly with the hurdles usually accompanying projects. Thanks for taking the time to document and make available to us. The insulation looks like rock wool. Did you have any issues with clogging? Did you have to get it tested before removing?

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

Mine was rockwool so I didn't test it. The unit did clog a bunch of times which is hlwho having someone to help is a great idea. They can chase clogs so you don't have to get up and down into the attic.

Lol! I blame Matt Risinger too! This winter I am sealing,rewiring aluminum with copper and spray foam.

@Jay_Schmidt

11 ай бұрын

That's a hefty task! Good luck, friend!

Where did you get those bags? And how much were they? Doing this soon...thanks for the video...

Great Video, Jay. Can you please advise where the Vacuum can be rented from ?

I did this last weekend. It was a nightmare. I got the most crazy violent static electric shocks from the end of the PVC pipe; the pipe I had was shorter so more maneuverable. Helpful hint, the machine can be grounded using jumper cables from the machine to the mental frame of a car. Wish I had known that.

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, you did this at a rough time of year. My pvc was 4 foot; I made it so long becuase my pitch was quite low. I'm glad it worked out for you! I did feel the hose getting charged. Luckily I not got shocked 😅.

@skimark8275

2 жыл бұрын

A car is not a ground , tires make fairly good insulators

Blame EVERYTHING on Matt Risinger! He has made my life so much more expensive but I love it. Best practices!

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

Expensive upfront, but I imagine it will pay back over the long run

"I blame it on Matt Resinger" 😂👍

Thinking about doing mine, last time I installed lights I was coughing for 2 weeks, I hate this blown insulation

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of it either. Make sure to use a respirator!

I blame most of my home renovations on Matt Risinger, as well.

Nice job! I’m trying to get my ac unit serviced in attic and on failed attempt #3. This time place that added blown in insulation didn’t carve a channel so the ac tech can see where they are going. Would you recommended like maybe a 18-24” wide channel to the ac unit? It’s not a straight shot but maybe as much of a path as possible visible so techs can service it

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Instead of removing the insulation, add some 2x4 or 2x6 on edge and bridge it with some 3/4 plywood. Look online for adding a service platform to an attic. There are specifications for them you can follow. 👍🏻

what insulation did you replace this with? did you spray foam the ceiling?

I blame Matt too [future project on the list]

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad he gives good information. Unfortunately, shows me the Rolls Royce while I'm working on my Pinto.

@SinnisjInsulator

3 жыл бұрын

I've done this type of job many times, never fun and energy draining especially in low pitch attics. Well done

Watched your video Knocked it out in a day 8 bags It was in the middle of Texas summer 🔥🥵

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a champ! 8 bags take a lot of will power. Did you have help?

@charlenetaub1701

Жыл бұрын

OMG, as a fellow Texan I salute you!

Yep I’ll give you a thumbs up it’s a dirty job but someone’s got to do it and if you can do it on your own and save yourself some money why not. Then you can say, Yah I did it. ✅

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks.

@kthax308

3 жыл бұрын

But I have to say, the removal of the drywall, plaster and lath of the entire house is dirty enough. Let someone deal with the insulation and get dirty. 🥵

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

@@kthax308 Yes, it's dirty and uncomfortable. To out things in perspective, I saved around $1000 for crawling around in the mess for a few hours. It was a trade I was willing to make.

I hope all of you in Texas are doing okay! My prayers are for all of you. Please, keep your spirits up and let’s rebound from this the best we can! God bless 🙏

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your concern. Me and my family were not affected too badly by this weather; I've only had to fix a few pipes. If you know anyone in the Texas panhandle in need of help, send them my direction.

In one week, I'm having this done. I hired a local company. After they remove the loose-fill insulation from my old brick ranch (which has a walkable attic), I'm going to let the house "breathe" for a month or so, before I put the new insulation in. It might sound nuts to some folks, but just about everything "fails" after a certain period of time, and if it doesn't fail, it gets filthy. Insulation is no exception.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

I hope the weather isn't too cold while the insulation is out! If I may make a suggestion, it would be the perfect time to foam around seams in the joists, around light fixtures, and around wires going through the top plates. Im sure someone would be willing to do the work for it. It would stop a lot of air leakage before you reinsulate!

@rosethornil

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt Thanks so much! BTW, this video was very instructive and well done!

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

@@rosethornil Thank you! That means a lot to me.

@lizardman1303

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt how much did it cost u to do it your self vs a local company

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

~$200 vs $1k at the lowest

I thought I was the only one with such a tight attic space (that no one wants to work in). I am thinking of raising the roof just so workers (hvac, electricians, etc) can get up there.

"I blame it on Matt Risinger" Same. Same.

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

He makes it seem every single improvement is imperative, right?

I've seen a few of those machines in videos now what are they and what is filtering the dust so the neighbours aren't breathng it in???

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

This is a high-powered insulation vacuum. There is a bag attached to the outside to collect the insulation and filter the air. It's not perfect but does collect most of the dust. When working with hazardous materials, there are different vacuums required which have HIPA filters to remove all particulates from the air.

Nice video. Now for my million dollar question. How much to dump the four bags of insulation?

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

About $10-15 at the city waste disposal.

3 questions 1. How big were the bags used 2. How long did it take 3. How big was you attic space laid flat 50 x 60 ?

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

1) I'm not sure about the bag size. They were maybe 400 gallons? 2) It took 2 days, probably 8 hours of vacuuming. Would have taken a lot less if I had better hoses and a taller attic. 3) Around 30x40. It is a small house.

What was the square footage and how long did this take?

Did you replace with new blown in insulation or did you go with the rolled insulation? Just wondering. Thanks for the video 🐱

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

I did airsealing then blown in

Of ALL places, the eave areas needed to be sucked out!! I ASSUME the house has ventilated eaves... vital for many reasons, and they, above all, need to never ever be choked off with anything. (Also keep area around canned/pot lights clear. I know someone who had extensive fire damage due to covered with insulation ones.

@PEACEBYTHELEAF

9 ай бұрын

What are eave area ?

@Jay_Schmidt

9 ай бұрын

the eaves are where the roof connects to the top of the wall at an angle, creating the roof slope

@unbecoming2007

7 ай бұрын

soffits @@PEACEBYTHELEAF

Nice video, however I wish you would have shown what happens where the bags get attached? Where did you get the bags? How do they attach? Hiw do you know when they are full? Where did you dispose of the insulation?

@Jay_Schmidt

7 ай бұрын

The bags attach by sliding the end over a sleeve on the vacuum and securing with a latch. I got the bags from Amazon (link in description). I filled them about 80% full. I eventually loaded them on the trailer and took them to the dump.

The insulation that you removed, is that sheep wool? We have the same thing in our attic. We are now trying to access what is needed to replace it as it all very very old and dusty.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

It's called rock wool. It is a form of fiber made from mineral slag which makes a glass-like fiber. It's a great insulator.

@derpherpp

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt is that stuff itchy? i get itchy for days everytime i'm up there. what did u use to insulated it and does it itchy

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this stuff is pretty itchy. Cover up when working around insulation and wear your protective gear. I haven't insulated yet, but I plan to either come back with more rockwool or a product called milex.

Hi Jay, where in West Texas did you rent the insulation removal vacuum?. I live in Monahans but I can't find anyplace that rents them.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

I bet if you called Sunbelt Rentals in Midland they would have one.

@noelavila

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt ok thank you!

I'm having trouble finding an insulation vacuum for rent. Any suggestions?

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

You may be able to use a cheap dust collection vacuum from somewhere like harbor freight if you have cellulose or another light-weight blow in insulation. I recall seeing someone do this before. I haven't tried it, so I can't say how well it works.

Oh wow, a recent(-ish) bid on something I’ve been thinking of doing. I think my blown in cellulose is wet from missing boots (yes!! Just freestanding terminations), previous hail storm, rats and squirrels, old K&T, drip edge behind gutter so water hitting the fascia, plugged up the vented soffit baffles... moisture extravaganza... wish they’d done some work when they did the roof 4 years ago... Anyway! Keeping in mind COL, what would you say this cost you for the rental and how many days labor for all work?

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, 4 years is a long time to have rain coming into the attic space. Did you get any drywall damage on the ceiling or rot? The cost of the rental was roughly $75 and I spend $36 on bags. If I remember correctly, it took me around 10 hours to do with someone assisting me (keep in mind, I was also videoing which slows you down). If I had a taller attic or less ducts in the way it would have gone faster. Ducts were a disaster in my attic. I had to crawl under and over them on my belly the entire time.

@MoOoNiEz

3 жыл бұрын

Jay Schmidt I don’t see any visible damage, but the flashing at many of the windows has failed (replacing them, repairing gutter/soffit/fascia too.... lots of repairs....). Luckily I have space in the attic, especially since there’s rigid ductwork. I’m just scared of how gross it is up there 😬 but I have to be careful with the wiring.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

@@MoOoNiEz I understand "lots of repairs" 😂. If the wiring is done right you shouldn't have much to worry about. If you're stepping on the joists in the attic you should be fine; just don't go putting pressure on the wiring. You could always flip off power at the breaker while working in order to be safer. I did that while removing the drywall and was glad i did. That's my 2 cents.

@bogusienombre355

2 жыл бұрын

Where and what business did you rent from? I've read $500.$ from others.

Hey Jay, I bought a house built in 1946, the insulation is disgusting and black, haven’t tested it but I would assume it has asbestos. I removed about 1/4 of the total amount of the insulation already, by hand since it’s not the blowout insulation but the one cut into squares type of thing. Anyway, I’ve put the 1/4 of it in contractor heavy duty bags from Home Depot. This is my first time buying a house to rent and trying to learn as I go with all the renovations (just signed up to you’re channel for help). I did wear all my protective gear. My question: Should I get someone profesional to deal with it since it could possibly have asbestos? Or am I fine as long as I’m wearing the correct PPE? Also, where am I supposed to dispose of the insulation which may possibly have asbestos? I would truly appreciate your guidance. Thanks in advance!!!

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Please get it tested. You don't want to be digging around in that stuff if it is asbestos. You can send off samples and get results back for around $30-$50. If it is asbestos, I would recommend either hiring a company that specializes in the disposal, or reading and following disposal regulations TO THE LETTER. It may not be difficult to do, but you have to be meticulous with stuff like this.

@VictorGonzalez-bf9zm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick reply, I’ll go ahead and get it tested.

@tranquil14738

Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

Where do you dispose of the bags??? What store rents this?? Thanks

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

The bags go to the dump/landfill. You can search "equipment rentals near me" to find a local company. Places like Sunbelt Rentals, Rayburn (local to me), or even a home depot may rent them.

Imagine being up there today/this weekend when its going to reach 107 degrees.

@Jay_Schmidt

4 жыл бұрын

That would be dangerous. I would definitely have to do it before the sun came up.

@SinnisjInsulator

3 жыл бұрын

Ya attics are insanely hot in the summer, speaking as an attic insulator lol. Checkout my channel if you'd like.

@santos275

3 жыл бұрын

@@SinnisjInsulator ok

I’ve gotta do this tomorrow… but add a skunk or two, and god knows what else

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck. Be strong 😄

how big of an area was it, and how long did it take you?

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

The house is 1100 sq ft. It took about 10 hours I think. This includes setup and assistance from someone on the ground.

Silly question, what's the purpose of taking out the old? Is new stuff better r value or did you want unobstructed access to electrical or whatever?

@Jay_Schmidt

7 ай бұрын

The second. If you need to do repairs or air sealing, it is beneficial to take it out. There isn't really a need to remove it otherwise.

@02au17

7 ай бұрын

If you had an infestation of raccoons or rats in your attic that would.be a good reason to extract all of it out

what if you got up there with a rake and raked it in a pile. then sucked the pile up?

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

You could, but that sounds even more dirty than straight vacuuming. That may be fine to get stuff out of the corners, but I do the whole thing that way

Ahhh fluffy pillow so nice…but fluffy pillow make me cough 😋🤣🙃

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Soft, yet... so uncomfortable

@heathkill4821

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt indeed that shit sucks to work around

Thoughts on spraying new over the old instead of removing the old?

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Unless there is a reason to remove it, put new stuff over the old. I only removed this because I have attic and hvac work to do.

How many sq feet is your attic and how long did it take you in hours? What was the cost of the machine?

@Jay_Schmidt

9 ай бұрын

1) 1100 sq/ft 2) 8-10 hours. It should have been faster... 3) $75 per day is the time. Ymmv.

how much did the rental cost and where did you rent it

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

If I remember it was around $150 for the weekend.

What would it cost to have a company that specializes in that work vs renting, hauling and time invested doing it yourself?

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

I only got one quote, and it was for ~$1,000. I'm doing it myself I spent ~$200 & around 11 hours of work, to rent, get bags, and haul to the dump.

HEY IM FROM EAST TEXAS, WHERE DID YOU RENT THIS INSULATION VAC AT? I GOT ITCHY JUST WATCHING THIS VIDEO!

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Places like Sunbelt Rentals and United Rentals should be able to hook you up. Look for a local equipment rental company in your area and compare prices.

@gibson5056

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt RIGHT ON! THANKS!

Can you share approximate cost to rent this industrial vacuum & approx time it took to get it all out? I live in a 1960s home. My Dad & I went up to the attic to install new exhaust fans in the bathrooms & the insulation was absolutely disgusting. All of it needs to be taken out, but we're on a tight budget. Any inside info would help so much!

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Of course! I rented the vacuum for $75 a day, and it took around 8-10 hours to do it all. Keep in mind that this was a TIGHT space to work in where I was on my belly the whole time so I took a ton of breaks.

@megh9263

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt Wow! Thank you so much for the quick response! That helps so much! It's a very tight fit in our attic as well. This info makes the task not seem quite as daunting. Thank you so much Jay.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help 😀

@megh9263

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt subscribed 😊

@elidanko1912

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure your insulation is not vermiculite which could contain asbestos.

Is there a continuous video to show what work on next for this attic space?

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

Not currently. Would you like a followup?

@VP411Designs

Жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt yes please much appreciated thank you. Also can you share any ideas or recommendations on how to measure or determine if adding the self made I joists you made and adding the plywood on top with materials like boxes will cause any weight issue to the structural integrity of the home?

@64wbryantex

Жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt what type of insulation did you go back with? i.e. what new stuff did you install?

I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now but I don’t want to rent and lug around all that stuff! I wonder how long it will take me with my 3 gallon harbor freight vacuum using 1 1/2” tube haha might be better to do it by hand with some leaf scoops! Update coming 2025

@vincentpowley5485

7 ай бұрын

Update: 3 gallon vac worked okay but had to be emptied every 2 minutes…not happening. Stuffing bags by hand wasn’t that bad getting big clumps but fitting bags through attic door is issue and of course still having to get the remnants with a vacuum anyways. Flip side, using 1000 smaller bags not ideal either exponentially more time consuming. This is the best way so far for anyone watching 😂 Although, I think HIRING SOMEONE ELSE will be way easier

@Jay_Schmidt

7 ай бұрын

Holy cow, I thought you were kidding about using the shop vac, haha. What a champ. Your time and convenience are worth something, so spending $80-$100 to rent a vac is worth it. I do appreciate the update though 😆

@vincentpowley5485

7 ай бұрын

It was a joke but then I actually tried haha only 80 - 100?? I figured it'd be way more expensive for some reason@@Jay_Schmidt

I have an 83 year old house. And since it’s been snowing, I can tell that the attic isn’t very insulated. And my heating bill has gone up about $100 this last month. I do have some blown in insulation, maybe a few inches but I need advice on really what to do. Any way you can help?

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

You can always blow in some more insulation to help, but being able to plug air leaks around wire and lighting penetrations would do wonders.

@joshhaley43

3 жыл бұрын

A few inches is not going to cut it. In Texas are recommended range is our R30 to 60. That means at minimum you’re looking at about 10 inches of insulation. The upper end of that range will be closer to 20 inches

@skewdtchr85

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshhaley43 I’m in Indiana. So I know mine has to be at a very high end with the R factor. Right now the floor has about 12 inches of blown insulation. I plan on renovating the attic soon so more batting will be added to the walls and roof pitch.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! That sounds like a large project. What are the primary products used for insulation in India?

Your furnace is having a flame roll out problem. It looks like a consolidated industries furnace which was recalled. You most likely have a crack in your heat exchanger.

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

I tore that furnace out before I ever turned it on. I didn't trust it, so I replaced it with a trane

The tips and tricks are for those small tight spaces

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Those tight spots are the worst. I had to take frequent breaks during doing the edges because it was exhausting crawling on my stomach along the edges

How big was the house that it took 4 bags

@Jay_Schmidt

3 ай бұрын

About 1200 square foot

What’s the approx square ft of the attic?

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

This attic was about 1200 square feet.

are they fiberglass?

@Jay_Schmidt

4 ай бұрын

Rockwool

Almost same attic here....went up today to look around...my thought was plywood to make a floor up there, but that stuff is just nasty

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

If you need a temporary floor sit on that would work. I had some 2x6 planks I used to lay on periodically. It may not be nesr to make a permanent floor up there because it would limit the amount of insulation you could add back. I could be wrong there.

@glampocro1688

3 жыл бұрын

To not compress your insulation, Rip 2/6’s in half and glue and nail them to ceiling joists prior to blowing insulation. After lay plywood for attic storage or walk boards where you need them.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

I actually put 2x6 crossways on my joists to make the platform.

How much are the insulation bags and can I just buy them on eBay?

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

I got them for about $20 on Amazon. There is a link in the description for those, but any bag will likely do.

Where I can rent the machine?

@Jay_Schmidt

8 ай бұрын

Look up a local equipment rental store in your area. I have Sunbelt and United Rentals near me

How many hours did it take if you don't mind asking? I need to do the same. :-(

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

If I recall, it took 10 hours from the time I unloaded the vacuum to putting it back on the trailer. I did about 5 hours each day.

@---dg7kl

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt Thanks! And Great work!

That looks like blue asbestos. Did you have it tested?

@diesellozano7874

3 жыл бұрын

It’s done already 🤣

What did this cost? How many gallons of gas did you end up using?

@Jay_Schmidt

11 ай бұрын

About $150 to rent for 2 days, if i remember correctly. I think I used About a gallon? It wasn't much for such a small motor.

Where did you rent the vacuum?

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

I have a local equipment rental place in town. If you look up "equipment rental" you can find companies near you. United Rental or Sunbelt Rental has a wide spread across the US. The orange and blue stores won't likely have this.

Use the light weight DWV pvc....Just Sayin

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

they didn't have it at the shop i stopped at. I was too lazy to make another stop at the time haha.

Why would you remove rockwool?

@Jay_Schmidt

8 ай бұрын

I was going to remove the ceiling to do repairs in my case, but sometimes you may want to remove it in order to do air sealing.

Do you put it back or replace?

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

I replaced it.

@ohyeahthatsright3155

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt Thank you, Great job and Money savings.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that.

I've gotta say that vac looks a little slow. Was the insulation pretty heavy?

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Rockwool is pretty dense stuff. This had been in there over 40 years, so it had time to compact.

@robertpattillo2503

Жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt the rockwoll today is in rolled batts and they say it dosn't compact, it's fire retardant, rodent resistant, and more easy to work with than fiberglass, blown in, or sprayed on types of insulation.

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but this stuff wasn't new, it was old blown in. The new stuff is great, I've used it. The old stuff was lose and had time the settle becuase it was flaked in a machine

Just really dreading the job cause I’m in my 60’s and I just don’t move as well as I used to.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

Understandable. Have you gotten a quote from a local company?

@jeffconley819

3 жыл бұрын

No not yet.

@jeffconley819

3 жыл бұрын

We’ll start calling around this week.

@Jay_Schmidt

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffconley819 if you don't mind, would you update me on what you decide to do?

@jeffconley819

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt sure will. Probly gonna be delayed a bit. The wife got rear ended Friday and now we have to deal with that . Geez what’s next.

Where did you put all the waste insulation?

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

The dump

@basedmathh

Жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt yes but did you rent a roller?

@basedmathh

Жыл бұрын

Im wondering because i have to do my house at 2200 sq feet of attic how much dumperster that will need

@Jay_Schmidt

Жыл бұрын

@Kristian M I loaded it on my trailer and took it there myself. If that's not an option for you, then a rental trailer or a small rollaway would be best.

What was the cost of the rental? If u mentioned it, I missed it

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

Around $75 per day for the vacuum and $10 pee bag

@154g

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jay_Schmidt thank u for a speedy response.

@Jay_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

I do my best, haha.