I switched to dense-pack cellulose about four years ago, and honestly, I'd never go back to fiberglass. Had the same concerns about humidity initially...
"Also heard some mixed things about moisture control—anyone had issues with humidity or mold after switching over?"
But with proper air sealing and a decent vapor barrier, moisture hasn't been an issue at all. My energy bills dropped noticeably, and the house just feels more comfortable overall. Yeah, upfront cost stings a bit—but comfort counts for something too, right?
Good to hear your experience—I've been crunching numbers on cellulose myself. The upfront cost is definitely a hurdle, but if the comfort and savings balance out over a few years... might just be worth biting the bullet. Thanks for sharing your take.
I recently switched a client's attic insulation from fiberglass to cellulose, and while the upfront investment was definitely noticeable, they reported a significant improvement in comfort—especially during extreme temperature swings. From what I've seen, cellulose seems to handle humidity fluctuations better too, which is a nice bonus. Still early days for them on energy savings, but initial feedback has been pretty positive. Definitely worth considering if you're looking at long-term comfort and efficiency...
Interesting to hear about cellulose working out so well. I've always wondered if it really makes that big of a difference compared to fiberglass. My attic's still rocking the itchy pink stuff, and humidity swings have definitely been noticeable lately... Do you think cellulose installation is DIY-friendly, or better left to the pros? Curious if anyone's tried tackling this themselves and how messy it gets.
Cellulose is decent stuff—definitely cuts down on humidity swings better than fiberglass, but DIY? Eh, depends how you feel about breathing in dust clouds for an afternoon. I've seen homeowners tackle it and end up with cellulose fluff everywhere, even downstairs on their furniture... not fun. If you're handy and patient (and have a good dust mask), it's doable. But honestly, pros get it done cleaner and faster. Curious though, have you checked ventilation first? Sometimes improving airflow alone can solve humidity headaches without the insulation hassle.
