Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 May 31, 2010 12:48 pm We were advised to vacuum our fluffy ceiling insulation out and replace it because of the fire hazards. I've just phone a tradesman and he told us the vacuuming itself would cost $1200 for a 3 bdr house. Not that I think it is overly expensive, but is it worthwhile vacuuming the whole lot out yourself? Or is this not worthwhile? Re: vacumm old ceiling insultaion out yourself? 2May 31, 2010 6:01 pm alokin We were advised to vacuum our fluffy ceiling insulation out and replace it because of the fire hazards. I've just phone a tradesman and he told us the vacuuming itself would cost $1200 for a 3 bdr house. Not that I think it is overly expensive, but is it worthwhile vacuuming the whole lot out yourself? Or is this not worthwhile? Your going to to need a big vacuum cleaner to clean out your whole house! Re: vacumm old ceiling insultaion out yourself? 3May 31, 2010 10:07 pm alokin We were advised to vacuum our fluffy ceiling insulation out and replace it because of the fire hazards. I've just phone a tradesman and he told us the vacuuming itself would cost $1200 for a 3 bdr house. Not that I think it is overly expensive, but is it worthwhile vacuuming the whole lot out yourself? Or is this not worthwhile? I'd try getting some other quotes first, unless you've got a very spacious roof space and a small amount of insulation it's not an easy job. Professionals usually use a truck mounted unit with a long, large diameter hose. Re: vacumm old ceiling insultaion out yourself? 4May 31, 2010 10:26 pm Are you sure you need to remove the old insulation? In most cases, disturbing the existing insulation creates more problems. The DIY project can be broken into two major steps. Planning and Design and Construction. Both of these steps are as important as one another to ensure you give… 0 5175 Is it possible to render an old corrugated iron shed.I have heard that it can be done if it is covered with chicken wire first.Not sure of the ratio of the render mix and… 0 4897 Thanks Chippy,I do have one that I levered out. I'll try to find a brand name on the windows then do some searching. Here is a photo where you can see how worn they are. 2 7959 |