Okay, I gotta vent for a sec. Just spent the better part of my weekend up in the attic trying to sort out some insulation issues, and honestly, whoever invented this pink fluffy stuff must've had a cruel sense of humor. I wore gloves, long sleeves, mask—the whole nine yards—and somehow still ended up itching like crazy. It's like microscopic needles attacking your skin, you know?
And don't even get me started on how it gets everywhere. Clothes, hair, shoes...I swear I'll be finding little pink fibers around the house for weeks. Plus, I feel like no matter how carefully I handle it, it never quite fits right or stays put where it's supposed to.
Maybe I'm just bad at DIY or something, but does anyone else feel like this stuff is way more trouble than it's worth? Or is there some secret trick I'm missing that makes it less miserable to work with?
"Maybe I'm just bad at DIY or something, but does anyone else feel like this stuff is way more trouble than it's worth?"
Nah, you're not alone. Fiberglass insulation is basically the glitter of the DIY world—once it's out, good luck ever getting rid of it completely. I've tried every trick in the book, and honestly, the only thing that helps a bit is taping sleeves and pant legs shut. Still itchy though...makes spray foam look pretty tempting next time around.
"Fiberglass insulation is basically the glitter of the DIY world—once it's out, good luck ever getting rid of it completely."
Haha, that's a perfect way to describe it. Have you tried using baby powder on your skin before getting into it? I read somewhere it helps block the fibers from sticking as much. Also, disposable painter suits are pretty cheap and can save you from sacrificing your clothes. Still itchy no matter what, but these little tricks did make my attic adventure slightly less miserable...
Baby powder actually does help a bit—I learned that trick after my first miserable attic crawl. Another thing that worked for me was duct-taping the cuffs of my sleeves and pants to keep fibers from sneaking in. Sure, you look ridiculous, but who cares when it saves you from days of itching? Still found fibers everywhere for days afterward though...it's like glitter's evil cousin, honestly.
Title: Fiberglass is definitely tricky stuff...
Baby powder and duct tape are solid tips, wish I'd known those earlier. Have you considered switching to mineral wool insulation? It's less itchy and easier to handle, though still messy. Might save you some frustration next time.
