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   Phat | Mar 18, 2005 08:49pm | #1

   It's not much of a direct answer, but when I did My Old House, it seemed like more of my time was spent putting down the non-woven fabric, than pumping Dense-Pac.

   'Cause, to keep the cellulose from bunching up on top of the stud - making the drywall installation difficult, I did a 100% construction adhesive coverage on the stud after I stapled on the fabric.

   I also probably packed in some places more than I shoulda. In a few places the pack was proud of the studs, causing me to have to sneak the drywall down, slowly with a bunch of screws.

   Never underestimate your ability to overestimate your ability

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   decornut | Mar 18, 2005 10:01pm | #2

   I've blown cellulose in the walls of my house 3 times now.  I get in about 8 bags per hour.

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   Schelling | Mar 19, 2005 12:45am | #3

   We use mesh, lightly stapled, then strapped horizontally with 1x3. This contains the insulation bulges and gives easy drywall install. I would never use the wet application again. Too much moisture in the walls.

   We are also 8-10 bags per hour though that may be because of the lousy machine we use.