Replacing Fiberglass insulation in an unfinished attic
QUESTION:
Dear Debra,
I have read your recommended safe solutions for insulation in "Home Safe Home". I have also searched the Q&A section.
However, it is not clear to me if the advice givens covers unfinished attics.
We currently have blown fiberglass insulation on the floor of the attic. It has been there at least 20 years.
On the wall adjoining of the attic that adjoins a room, there is fiberglass batting with a layer of plastic over it. There is no drywall covering the fiberglass on that wall.
There is no insulation on the sloping roof portion of the attic.
How can we safely and cost effectively remediate?
What is a suitable replacement insulation for an unfinished (open cavity) attic?
While we do not go into the attic on a daily basis, we may go in there once a month or so, and it also adjoins a room that will be used daily by a MCS person.
POSTED BY GIGI :: VIRGINIA USA :: 11/06/2009 6:21 AM
DEBRA'S ANSWER:
I'm not an expert on installing insulation, but I know some of my readers are.
So, readers, what are your recommendations?
Debra :-)
I would ask, 'Is the MCS person very sick or stable?" as a long time MCS person, I learned that replacing something, even with something supposedly better, can make one very sick. I think it would be better to leave well enough alone if the blown fiberglass is not making anyone acutely ill. Having gotten acutely ill from making changes in my home- I know it can be very scary. I would especially be concerned if the MCS person doesn't have anywhere to go for a long period of time.
POSTED BY MA :: TENNESSEE USA :: 11/11/2009 11:05 AM
