How can I tell that the contractor is giving me the correct amount of insulation and not ripping me off by putting less in.
I know about wet vs dry fiberglass but what other tips can you give me about this.
2007-01-23 12:28:17 · 4 answers · asked by reslstancelsfutlle 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
BTW, it is being blown in.
2007-01-23 12:29:11 · update #1
Here is some helpfull information...
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/insulation.html
As far as blown in insulation in an attic the R-value is determined by how many inches they blow in. Go and measure it with a ruler, determine what it is compaired to what the contractor put in his bid!
I doubt the are going to rip you off, the blown in insulation is cheap, its the labor to install it. A few extra inches of insulation is not going to make or break the bank with these guys!
I would only be concerned is if you bought spray poly foam and they installed bat insulation
2007-01-23 12:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by metrodish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be putting in a certain amount....in inches. Just go in there and measure it with a ruler. That's the best advice I can give you. Ask him before you do this........that way if he's ripping you off......you can show him. If he still wants to rip you off, then hire an attorney
2007-01-23 12:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your city or county building inspection office and ask them for the correct amount of insulation for your area. Or you can talk to someone at Lowe's or Home depot or at your local hard ware store.
2007-01-24 09:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by railroad_joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is in the attic it should be at least 10" high if in walls they have to be fill up (if u can see)
2007-01-23 12:40:23 · answer #4 · answered by running_n_mt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋