DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
Honestly, whoever invented fiberglass insulation must've had a grudge against DIYers. I’ve seen clients swear off attics for life after a run-in with that stuff. If you ever redo it, consider spray foam—pricey, but saves your skin (literally) and fits those weird corners way better than denim or mineral wool. Long sleeves, yes, but also tape your cuffs... trust me, those fibers find a way in otherwise.
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
Fiberglass is the worst—no question there. I’ve been in enough high-end renos to know it’s not worth the misery, even if you’re just poking around for a quick fix. Spray foam gets a bad rap for being expensive, but honestly, you’re paying for peace of mind and fewer trips to the dermatologist. The way it seals up weird attic angles? Nothing else comes close.
I get the appeal of denim or mineral wool, but they always seem like a compromise. You want comfort and efficiency, not just “less itchy.” And taping your cuffs—absolutely essential. I’d add: double up on gloves if you’re stubborn enough to mess with fiberglass again. Learned that one the hard way after an hour of scratching my wrists raw.
Bottom line: your sanity (and skin) is worth investing in better materials. The upfront cost stings, but not as much as that pink stuff does...
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
Couldn’t agree more about the misery of fiberglass. Even with a Tyvek suit, that stuff finds a way in. Have you ever tried rigid foam panels for awkward attic spaces? They’re not as airtight as spray foam, but way less hassle to install than batts, and no itch factor. I’m still not sold on denim—seems like it just doesn’t insulate as well, especially if there’s any moisture up there. Curious if anyone’s had luck with mineral wool in a humid climate...
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
I get the appeal of rigid foam—definitely less itchy, but I’ve run into issues with it not fitting snugly in older attics with weird framing. Gaps can be a pain unless you’re super precise. On mineral wool, I’ve actually had decent results in humid areas. It holds up better than fiberglass when it gets a little damp, and it’s way more fire-resistant. Only downside is it’s a bit crumbly to work with, but at least it doesn’t make you itch for days. Denim’s nice in theory, but yeah, not my first pick for anywhere with moisture concerns.
Gaps can be a pain unless you’re super precise.
That’s the kicker with rigid foam—if your attic’s got weird angles or old lumber that’s not straight, you end up spending half your time trimming and filling gaps with spray foam. I’ve had better luck with mineral wool too, especially in older houses where nothing’s square. It’s not perfect, but at least you don’t walk away looking like you lost a fight with a cactus. The crumbly bits are annoying, but I’ll take that over fiberglass any day. Denim always sounded cool until I saw what a mess it made in a damp crawlspace... never again.
