Owens Corning AttiCat Blown In Insulation

hi I'm Craig Yancey this is Kurt Walters in between us is the attic cat expanding blown-in insulation system the system includes the attic add insulation blowing machine and attic add expanding blown in pink fiberglass insulation to give you the finest total solution for blowing your attic Owens Corning developed the complete attic cat system to give do-it-yourselfers and professionals an easy and effective way to blow attics what makes it very effective is best explained by reviewing some basic principles from insulation 101 fiberglass insulation works on the principle of trapped air pockets the millions of tiny air pockets formed between the tangled strands of the fiberglass insulation these air pockets resist the passage of heat flow through the material reducing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer what happens now is the attic cat insulation blowing machine conditions the attic cat expanding blowing pink fiberglass insulation by breaking it up and fluffing it thereby adding millions of tiny air pockets that give the material its insulating power the insulation is further conditioned throughout the length of the hose as the attic cat pink fiberglass insulation bounces its way up to your attic more and more air pockets are added increasing its insulating power the entire way the attic cap machine is a self feeding system with an auto cutter and basically puts fiberglass insulation where you want it there is no mess either the fiberglass insulation releases and expands completely inside the machine the attic cat system is a low dust system providing easy cleanup because the machine does it work for you and most importantly it has many safety features you will learn about in this program to help you prevent accidents now let's see the Attic cat expanding blown-in insulation system at work before you start the job be sure you have all the right equipment and materials to complete the job you'll need a stepladder to safely access the attic extension cord three conductor grounded 14 gauge fifteen amp drop cloths retractable utility knife lighting for the Attic staple gun attic add insulation ruler available where product is sold marking pen and safety equipment which should include a dusk mask safety glasses work gloves long-sleeve shirt pants and safety shoes here are the materials you'll need attic vents to surround access holes and other openings in the attic Eve or soffit ventilation such as owens-corning x' rafter mate attic vents bat or foam insulation to cover attic hatch add a cap machine with remote control and 100 foot hose assembly and bags of attic add blown in pink fiberglass insulation a dekat insulation can be blown on top of any other type of insulation product to calculate how much a dekat blown-in insulation you will need to add to your attic first estimate the total square feet that you want to insulate if the attic space is square you simply multiply the length by the width if the attic is sectioned then break down the area into smaller rectangles and add these areas together please refer to the attic add project planning guide available where product is sold to help determine how much attic add insulation you will need to add owens corning industry leader recommends are 50 or 18 and 3/4 inches of blown insulation to maximize your energy efficiency check your local building codes for further information carefully remove the machine from your vehicle you will be supplied with sufficient blowing hose to run the machine from your driveway if you dismantle the machine to transport it you simply need to reattach the top portion to the bottom and lock it into place the machine will not operate unless the top and bottom are properly aligned before you start examine your attic to be sure it is adequately ventilated check local building codes for required ventilation area install a rigid barrier around the attic hatch to prevent insulation from falling out when you access the attic you can use owens-corning salford rigid foam insulation board be sure the barrier is taller than the thickness of the insulation you plan to install do not block eventing or soffit vents with insulation install owens-corning raptor maid attic vents between events and attic to ensure air flow install cardboard baffling around heat generating sources such as non icy cam lights or flus and metal chimneys keep cardboard and insulation at least 3 inches from heat sources inspect any ductwork in the attic and make sure all connections are sound if necessary seal duct joints prior to installing insulation keep the attic appmachine outside of your house or in your garage lay drop cloths in the house and protect corners with cardboard or other material along the path of the hose to protect walls floors and other surfaces using a staple gun install etiquette rulers on joists roof trusses or vertical framing to determine how much insulation you will need to add install one every 10 feet or so so that they are clearly visible run the hose into the attic extend enough hose to reach the furthest point in the attic note add a cap machine projects insulation a distance of approximately 8 to 10 feet for your safety please pay attention to these cautions and warnings the Attic at system has many safety features for your protection when working in the Attic walk only on the ceiling rafters or joists and not on the ceiling you can also place a piece of plywood or particle board over the joists to walk across the attic be careful of overhead obstructions and nails penetrating through the roof deck maintain a minimum clearance of 3 inches around any heat generating sources in the Attic if a light fixture is labeled IC rated it is safe to blow insulation over it keep hands and tools away from any moving parts do not remove the top of the machine while it is in operation if you attempt this it will stop operating immediately the Attic at also has a main power switch that gives the machine operator the opportunity to turn the Machine off at any time do not force insulation into the Machine feed 1/2 bags at a time and let the machine do the work for you to avoid jams do not attempt to clean the Attic at machine or hose until machine is completely off an extension cord is disconnected never operate the attic cap machine if it or the operator is standing in water serious injury may result plug extension cord into the attic a machine connect it to a standard 110 volt electrical outlet turn the main power switch on and the white power light will illuminate the mean can now be operated from the remote connect the hose to the machine when ready for flow of insulation the Installer in the Attic will press the green button on the remote located on the hose the machine's blower will start and after a few seconds the agitators will begin to rotate the machine may be stopped by either the attic installer or the machine operator by pressing the red stop button on either the remote or the machine using a utility knife cut a bag of insulation along cut line break the package in half machines feeders specifically designed to accommodate a half bag of attic add pink fiberglass blown-in insulation hold the half bag by end flaps and insert the cut end into the machine push the half bag completely into the feeder until it stops the built in Auto cutter will cut plastic packaging thereby releasing insulation into the machine it is important that you remove the packaging because it may clog the machine and should be removed once the half bag has been released do not attempt to forcefully push or hand-feed loose insulation down into the machine add another half bag of insulation once the machine feeder has emptied and the agitator paddles can be seen through the window you can now turn the machine on and notify the Installer in the attic that they can begin to blow the insulation to stop the flow of insulation at any time press the stop button on the remote this will stop the attic cat machine direct the hose toward the eaves and begin by blowing insulation at the point farthest from the attic opening the insulation should flow out of the hose and fall onto the surface eight to ten feet away as each attic section is filled move slowly backward toward the attic opening repeat this process until the attic is fully insulated ensure events and heat generating fixtures are not covered with insulation when you're close to the attic opening use a gloved hand to deflect the insulation downward please note one's Corning shall not be responsible for any injury damage loss cost expense or liability relating to failure to follow these instructions failure to follow these instructions may affect owens-corning obligations under this product's limited warranty when the job is complete the Attic should have a flat layer of insulation throughout all of the bags calculated should have been used this ensures that you're getting the r-value intended you will need to staple a piece of batt insulation or Salford rigid foam board over the top of the access hole and then position the cover back into place when the job is finished do not forget to clean out the area especially around the access hole disconnect the electrical cord and hose from the machine dismantle the machine into two pieces if necessary to transport back to the store neatly coil the hose up in their containers return the attic cat to the store and congratulate yourselves for a job well done by following the simple directions in this video you will find insulating addicts with the owens corning attic at expanding blown-in insulation system is an easy do-it-yourself project your efforts will reward you with a more energy-efficient and comfortable home for many years to come you

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Length: 10min 56sec (656 seconds)

Published: Tue Sep 25 2012