How to prepare attic for blown-in insulation

Blown-in insulation is a quick way to add insulation to your home. You can put it in your walls, attic, crawl space, and even under the floors.

It is a very versatile as far as its ease of installation is concerned, but the one problem a homeowner can face is installing blown-in insulation inside existing walls.

This is especially a concern with older homes where insulation was more of a luxury than a necessity.

How long does it take to blow in insulation

The following article will show you how to install this type of insulation into existing walls without removing drywall, blowing cellulose fibers between the studs.

Step 1 - Create Access

Staring down a sealed wall and needing to add blown-in insulation to it can seem like an impossible task, and even more impossible because of the mess you could make doing this yourself.

Rest assured that it is actually not that hard to do and there does not have to be too much mess involved.

Place your drop cloth tight against the wall where you will be working. This will catch excess insulation and dust from the drywall.

Then, use a stud

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