I get the appeal of spray foam, but have you ever run into issues with it down the line? I’ve seen a couple of jobs where the foam shrank or pulled away from rafters after a few years, especially in spots with big temp swings. Plus, if you ever need to run new wiring or fix a leak, that stuff’s a pain to cut through. I’m curious if you’ve found a workaround for that, or if it’s just a tradeoff you live with. Sometimes I wonder if dense-pack cellulose is worth considering—less itch than fiberglass, still good air sealing, and you can move it around if you need to... but maybe I’m overthinking it.
Title: Dealing with itchy pink nightmare in my attic
Yeah, I’ve seen spray foam pull away too, especially in older houses where nothing’s square and temps swing like crazy. It seals great at first, but if you ever need to fish a wire or fix a pipe, you’re basically doing surgery. Cellulose is messy but at least you can shove it around if you need to get in there. I still get tempted by foam every time I see those perfect air seals, but man, the thought of hacking through it later gives me pause. Ever tried blowing cellulose yourself? It’s a workout, but not as itchy as the pink stuff...
I hear you on the foam—those perfect seals are tempting, but the idea of having to cut through it later is a dealbreaker for me too. I’ve actually done cellulose myself, rented the blower from the hardware store. It’s not glamorous, but honestly, it wasn’t as bad as I expected. The dust is a pain, but I wore a cheap painter’s suit and a mask, and it kept most of the mess off. Way less itchy than fiberglass, for sure.
If you’re watching your budget, cellulose is hard to beat. It’s recycled material, so there’s a bit of an eco-friendly angle too. The only thing is, you’ll want to check for any air leaks first—cellulose doesn’t really stop drafts on its own. I went around with a can of spray foam just for the big gaps before blowing in the cellulose. Not perfect, but it worked out pretty well and didn’t break the bank.
Honestly, if you’re creative with prep and don’t mind a little sweat, it’s a solid DIY project. Just be ready for a workout and maybe a few days of finding dust in weird places...
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
I get where you’re coming from about cellulose, and I do appreciate that it’s less itchy than fiberglass. But I gotta admit, I had a different experience with the dust—maybe I just got unlucky, but that stuff seemed to find its way everywhere, even with a suit and mask. Also, I found that over time, it settled more than I expected, so I had to top it up a couple years later. Not a huge deal, but something to keep in mind if you go that route. Still, way better than crawling around in the pink stuff, I’ll give you that.
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
I hear you on the cellulose dust—it can be a pain, especially if you’re blowing it in yourself. I’ve had better luck with dense-pack cellulose, though. It settles way less, and the dust is more manageable if you use a good blower and keep things dampened. Still not perfect, but I’d take that over fiberglass shards any day. If you’re really sensitive to dust or itching, have you looked into mineral wool? It’s pricier, but honestly, it’s less itchy and doesn’t settle much at all... just a thought.
