How To Remove Old Attic Isulation

Gradually pull the vacuum toward you as it sucks up the insulation.

How to remove old attic isulation.

Use the commercial vacuum hose to remove the insulation and clean the attic floor. Use the 6 inch 150 foot flexible vacuum hose to draw the insulation from the attic into large bags for disposal. There are several different types of insulation so you should first identify the type you have in your attic. Use rakes to collect insulation on to dustpan place collected insulation into waste bag without commercial vacuum usage.

How to remove blown in insulation. To maneuver around the attic safely lay large planks at least 6 inches wide across the joists. Use the shop vac to remove remaining insulation after raking and vacuum the attic floor without commercial vacuum usage. Rent a powerful hepa filter insulation removal vacuum from an equipment rental yard.

Set up tarp and trashbags. With these in place you ll be able to walk around the attic while removing the insulation. 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.