How to Dense Pack Blown Insulation from Exerior Walls

[@portagepete1]

Why not take off that piece of siding then drill

[@badawesome]

because they were putting new siding over it and didn't want to spend the time

[@dawannwilliams6301]

Thank you for this video it helps me understand the process. I have a 1960 brick home. There is NO insulation behind the exterior walls. The walls are so cold 🥶 in the winter you can feel the coldness even around the electrical outlets. I have sealed everything and even put plastic over all the windows. The exterior walls are still cold to touch. I was thinking of vinyl siding the exterior all of the house except the front. Someone mentioned this process to me instead of covering the brick. I am doing research 🧐. Thanks again for sharing.

[@Hedgehodge-]

Very good video, curious on how you patch the holes, just replace that entire board and paint it I'm assuming and ignore the 3/4 tongue and groove planks they used to use before sheathing ? Also, are you in CT, Im looking to blow in mineral wool sidewall, can't find it anywhere

[@viralworkaholic6766]

You can keep the blanks from the hole saw and glue them in with construction adhesive. Yes, I am certified through Building Performance Institute. On this job we closed the holes with metal flashing and finished the house with vinyl siding. I have not used wool. Not sure where you can purchase it.

[@Hedgehodge-]

@@viralworkaholic6766 thank you for the quick reply! Yeah it's hard to find wool products, the US is slow to adapt to it like diesel it seems. Amazing stuff mineral wool is, pest, termites, fireproof essentially etc I'm about to attempt this myself once I get my hands on the product. Ripped apart a ledger to do it properly and one issue after another, termite damage and rotted and then I may as well do this since no insulation

[@MultiRedneck66]

Thanks for the share Markus!

[@driver902]

Great video. Thi was my first video to start my researc on doing this on my1958 ranch. So with cellulose you do want to PACK as much on as possible vs batt insulation is just fit in place. Good to know.

[@mattalbrecht7471]

What about a moisture barrier

[@tybis4u]

Nobody ever answers this question

[@badawesome]

Because to put an actual moisture barrier on the wall you would have to rip off all the sheet rock. Paint will act as the moisture barrier.@@tybis4u

[@pegsclips]

great " how to" we will be looking into doing some form of insulation soon.. just peeked up into the attic and omg.. needs attention lol

[@sheba6779]

Hi great video 👍🏼. Can you please let me know the name of the blower machine that you are using to blow the insulation? I checked my local hardware stores and they don’t have it to rent thank you.

[@chesterhitchcock6903]

Good job 👍

[@rambofan1]

Nice video man!! Nice to know you got your stuff from 1 of the stores. I can do this!

[@johnathonhaywood2209]

How do you get the insulation into the top of the cavity with the holes so low? Do you drill more in the top or do you push the hose up toward the top?

[@viralworkaholic6766]

The air pressure will force the insulation in every part of the cavity. If you working with newer built structures they are built with fire blocks usually half way between the top and bottom. Two story will usually have obstructions also. You will have to drill more holes for these cavities. Balloon frame construction are open from the attic to the basement. Theses cavities you will have to close before you blow the insulation. In either types always have a lookout watching for openings. If one of the areas is taking more than the others you will be able to quickly identifying the leak. The insulation will be forced out making quite the mess.

[@MrFreeze79]

shouldn't the moisture and mold issue be repaired before adding insulation ?

[@SophiaAphrodite]

And a vapor barrier on the inside

[@jmbwind]

Great sense of humor!

[@bradleyhitchcock6152]

Holy cow you got tanned!

[@terrancesitton8699]

Hey Mark it's Terrance

[@viralworkaholic6766]

Thanks for subscribing to the channel I hope you have as much fun watching as I have making the videos.

[@RobertHarrisMIB]

dude you didn't demonstrate how far up the cavity the insulation is blown. which makes you, a what? what do you call that when someone says they're going to do something and they don't do it? lol. a liar!

[@Frank7748124]

The kind thing to say would be that he is forgetful.

[@Nikki_with_the_blikki]

You're like that random dude from Family Guy that was angry for no good reason, yelling _"You're a big fat phoney!"_ 😂 Take it easy.

[@bplus6564]

He said he'd show how far up the machine can blow, which he did show at the end when he shot the stuff into the air. You paying attention?