Did the same thing in our place a couple years back—fiberglass removal was no joke, even with protective gear. Cellulose has been solid overall, but we did notice a bit of settling too. Moisture-wise, adding some extra attic ventilation helped us quite a bit...might be worth considering.
We swapped out our fiberglass insulation last summer, and man, I still get itchy just thinking about it. Even with the full hazmat-looking suit, goggles, mask—the works—I swear I was finding tiny pink fibers stuck to me for days afterward. Cellulose has been pretty good for us too, but yeah, we noticed the settling issue as well. Not a huge deal, but something to keep an eye on.
Funny you mention ventilation, because we actually had the opposite experience. Our attic was already pretty breezy, and we found that adding even more vents made the house feel drafty in winter. Ended up sealing a few back up and striking a balance. Guess it depends on your climate and how your house is set up. Either way, anything beats dealing with that pink nightmare again...
Fiberglass insulation... yeah, that's a special kind of torture. I've overseen a few projects where we switched to cellulose or spray foam, and honestly, I was skeptical at first—especially about cellulose settling—but it hasn't been too problematic. Interesting about your vents though; usually more ventilation is better, but I guess too much of anything isn't great. Every home has its quirks, right? Glad you found your sweet spot.
Fiberglass is definitely no joke... I remember helping a friend redo his attic insulation, and even with gloves and long sleeves, we were itching for days afterward. Glad to hear cellulose worked out for you—I was skeptical too, but it seems like a solid alternative. And yeah, ventilation can be tricky; sometimes you think you're doing the right thing by adding more airflow, but houses have their own weird logic. Good on you for figuring out what works best in your situation.
Fiberglass insulation can indeed be a hassle—I had a similar experience when insulating my garage. Even with protective gear, the itching was relentless for days afterward. Switching to cellulose was a smart move; it's cost-effective and easier to handle overall. Ventilation is always tricky, though... sometimes less is more, oddly enough. Glad you found a solution that fits your needs and budget. It's satisfying when these home improvement headaches finally pay off.
