How to Install Blow-In Attic Insulation

We all know that having an insulated attic is key to a comfortable home, so, in this video, we’ll be showing you how to insulate your attic with Johns Manville blown-in attic insulation. Using blown-in attic insulation is a simple and effective — not to mention cost-saving — way to insulate your attic and we’ll show the steps on how to get it done. In this, we will use Johns Manville loose-fill insulation, Attic Protector. This project requires a blower machine, which can be rented at your local home-improvement center or any location where Johns Manville Attic Protector insulation is sold. The machine requirement is what makes it different and slightly more involved than using batts or rolls. As with fiberglass batts and rolls, it’s important to work around heat-producing objects and to make sure that the attic is properly ventilated. Attic Protector is less dusty than other kinds of blown-in attic insulation, but it’s still important to wear a mask when applying the insulation. After checking to make sure you have everything you need in terms of the machine, insulation, and other supplies, the several step process is easy and accessible for the everyday DIYer. This form of insulating your attic that is sure to appeal to the home crafter who’s looking for a relatively simple, easy, and cost-effective way to create a fully insulated home.