Alright my super experienced and knowledgeable friends…recommendations on insulation installation? With all the HVAC contractors giving me quotes for new systems, I’ve discovered I have next to zero insulation in my attic. Suggestions?
Call the gas company see if you qualify for free insulation help.
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We added about 2 feet of blown insulation in our attic and walls. Since we put Hardy board up to replace very old insulation over 2 other layers of shingle etc, it was easy to blow insulation in from the outside and not damage the interior walls/pain. We also added 3/4 insulation boarding under the new Hardy Board.
We found about 30 old or active hornets nest under the old aluminum siding
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I had a lot of insulation added to my house when we did a major remodel about 15 years ago, and it’s been very well worth it (we have a 1926 house about a mile south of the U) and with the upgrades to heating and air conditioning and insulation we’ve saved a lot of money and been a lot more comfortable.
I was not at all happy with my general contractor, and he’s no longer with us, so I have no way to get the name of the sub he used to do the insulation work.
I’ll ask a few friend tomorrow and see if anyone has any recommendations.
I do know someone in Southern Idaho who does this work, and is from Utah; if he has any ideas of a reputable contractor I’ll pass it along.
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I ended up going with Heavenly Heating & Cooling as they had a very competitive quote AND they had a contractor who will blow in insulation to my attic at a killer deal. Thank you all for your fantastic suggestions. Black Diamond was pretty damn close on the quote. I had a guy recommended by my linemen buddies who came in really low, but his quote was very no frills.
Thank You Thank You Thank You
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Glad you found someone who was offering a reasonable deal. I never did hear from the guy who did mine in Southern Idaho 
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