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Attic Insulation 2 - Tools and Materials Checklist

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Attic Insulation 2 - Tools and Materials Checklist
Intro - Materials - Safety - Prep - Attic Preparation - Ventilation - Rafters - Floors

Tools and Materials

Tools for Fiberglass


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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

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