Marking the rafters with tape is genius—I wish I’d thought of that before wrestling with a ruler on those beams.
That tape trick really does save a ton of frustration. I learned the hard way too—spent half a day trying to keep a straight line with a wobbly tape measure and a pencil, only to realize later that painter’s tape would’ve done the job in minutes.
About the cellulose dust, I hear you. It’s not exactly pleasant, but compared to fiberglass, it’s a minor inconvenience. I’ve done both, and honestly, I’ll take a little dust over that “itchy pink nightmare” any day. The first time I handled fiberglass, I thought a long-sleeve shirt and gloves would be enough... turns out, those little fibers find their way everywhere. Ended up taking three showers and still felt like I’d rolled in poison ivy.
If you ever have to go back up there, a disposable Tyvek suit and a cheap respirator are worth every penny. Not the most stylish look, but you’ll thank yourself later.
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from with the Tyvek suit and respirator, but I’ve found them to be kind of overkill for quick jobs. If I’m just patching a spot or moving a few batts, I usually just double up on old clothes and use a decent dust mask. Maybe I’m just used to the itch at this point, but sometimes the hassle of suiting up feels worse than the fiberglass itself. Anyone else feel like the suits just make you sweat buckets up there?
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
Yeah, those Tyvek suits are basically personal saunas. I get the appeal for big demo jobs, but for a quick patch, I’m with you—old jeans and a long sleeve usually do the trick. I just keep a lint roller handy for the aftermath... way less sweaty.
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
I totally get the Tyvek suit complaints—those things feel like you’re marinating in your own sweat after five minutes. For a quick fix, I usually go with heavier denim and a snug long sleeve too, but I do wonder about the long-term impact of repeated exposure to fiberglass, even with just jeans. Do you ever worry about the fibers getting through the fabric? I’ve read that some folks swear by taping their cuffs and collar, but honestly, I’ve never bothered. Maybe I’m just lucky not to be super sensitive.
The lint roller trick is genius, though. I used to try duct tape, but it always left sticky residue on my clothes. One thing I’ve noticed—no matter how careful I am, there’s always that one rogue itch that shows up hours later. Makes me wonder if there’s a better way, or if it’s just part of the “attic adventure.”
DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC
I’m in the same boat with the Tyvek suits—can’t stand ‘em. I’ve tried layering up with old work shirts and jeans, but I still get that sneaky itch later. I do worry about the fibers, honestly. Once, after a long day up there, I found myself scratching for hours. Made me rethink my “just tough it out” approach. These days, I tape my sleeves and ankles, even if it feels a bit overkill. Not sure it’s perfect, but at least it cuts down on the mystery itches.
