How To Remove Old Attic Isulation
Place a large tarp wherever you plan to unload the filled garbage bags.
How to remove old attic isulation. There are several different types of insulation so you should first identify the type you have in your attic. Rent a powerful hepa filter insulation removal vacuum from an equipment rental yard. Gradually pull the vacuum toward you as it sucks up the insulation. Use rakes to collect insulation on to dustpan place collected insulation into waste bag without commercial vacuum usage.
If the attic is not large enough for a person to move around try tying a rope to the vacuum. Some attic spaces are very small and tight finding creative ways to maneuver the vacuum inside the attic will go a long way. For walkthrough areas place a sheet of plastic over the opening and secure with tape. With these in place you ll be able to walk around the attic while removing the insulation.
Use the 6 inch 150 foot flexible vacuum hose to draw the insulation from the attic into large bags for disposal. Set up tarp and trashbags. Use the commercial vacuum hose to remove the insulation and clean the attic floor. To maneuver around the attic safely lay large planks at least 6 inches wide across the joists.