Attic Insulation 2 - Tools and Materials Checklist

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Tools and Materials

Tools for Fiberglass

• Dust mask
• Circular saw
• Goggles
• Utility knife
• Gloves
• Staple gun and light staples
• Pencil and heavy-duty paper
• Trouble Light
• Extension cord
• Hammer
• String
• Steel tape measure

 

Materials for Fiberglass

• 16 penny nails
• Flexi-vent material
• Clothing to fully cover (optional)
• Duct tape
• Fiberglass insulation
• Vapor barrier (6 ml. visquine)
• 2 x 4 boards

 

Tools for Blown-In Cellulose

• Hole saw
• Blowing machine
• Drill
• Trouble light
• Spackling knife
• Extension cord

 

Materials for Blown-In Cellulose

• Cellulose
• Long, straight board
• Spackle

 

Tools for Rigid Foam Panels

• Circular saw
• Level
• Ramset (rental)
• Utility knife

 

Materials for Rigid Foam Panels

• Rigid foam panels (regular or panels closed cell)
• 2" extruded foam
• Exterior adhesive
• 2" x 2" furring
• Tar paper strips
• Sheet metal
• Adhesive flashing
• Shim material
• Drain pipe
• Vapor barrier (6 mi. visquine)
• Gravel

 

Tools for Ventilation

• Caulking gun
• Drill
• Hole saw

 

Materials for Ventilation

• Tape
• Soffit ventilation
• Plastic plugs
• Caulk
• Sheet metal, louvered and sealant screened vent
• Waterproofing
• Closable vents
• Continuous ridge tiles vent
• Drain
• Pipes
• Wind turbine
• Sump pump

 

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Intro - Materials - Safety - Prep - Attic Preparation - Ventilation - Rafters - Floors