Vacuum Old Attic Insulation

That s how you vacuum up old cellulose insulation rodent droppings rodent nests and rodent carcasses from your attic.

Vacuum old attic insulation.

The insulation removal vacuum is designed for fast removal of wet or dry insulation from attics sidewalls and crawl spaces helping contractors get the job down efficiently and cleanly. You do not want old insulation to get inside of your lungs. Capable of 400 lbs. When you re ready to vacuum the joists start the process at the farthest end and work your way backwards to the attic exit.

This powerful multi purpose industrial vacuum removes all types of damaged or contaminated loose fill attic insulation. 3 wheel mounting with pneumatic tires for rugged portability. Here at green attics we use a commercial grade attic insulation vacuum that effectively removes this harmful insulation that can be damaging to your health. Make sure you have the right protective clothing goggles and a good mask or respirator before you start.

Capable of holding more than 400 lbs of old insulation and debris with out tearing. Vacuum only required accessories hose hose sleeves and band clamps sold separately. This extra step removes all the tiny pieces of insulation that can infiltrate the air. These can be purchased or.

We recommend a specialized hepa filter rated high powered large capacity vacuum. 12 ft vacuum bags. Holds approximately 84 cubic feet. After vacuuming all of the loose insulation and emptying it into garbage bags you ll want to thoroughly vacuum all of the attic joists.

Inlet and outlet ports. Easily close and transport. It can also be used for wall spray applications seal and insulate projects and other energy upgrades. Here is a checklist of things to do when removing the insulation.

Finally set your ladder in place and have your wet dry or hepa vacuum handy. Our attic insulation vacuum removal bags are the strongest in the industry. When you re done vacuuming your attic simply haul all the large collection bags to the dump or a garbage transfer station that accepts old insulation. Start at the furthest point from the access hole and work your way backward.

While it s common belief that insulation provides many benefits for your home attic insulation removal is important if your insulation is old and or contaminated. Even with a vacuum to remove insulation from the attic the process is pretty long. Wet or dry insulation is removed quickly and efficiently. You ll also need a tarp to place underneath the bags as you fill them.