Third the inspection in the attic is the real clincher.
How to crawl around in my attic.
However i noticed my joists in the picture the horizontal joists are hidden by the insulation but you can see the cracks where they are are only 2 x4 spaced by 24.
I cut a bunch of pieces to size before going up.
Then some lumber on top for a walk crawl way and you ve got cheap access to your attic even with deep insulation.
Picture of my attic.
Additionally a lightweight disposable coverall gloves and hat can keep itchy and irritating insulation off your skin.
Prepare to get dirty the entire process of sealing your attic will be made easier if you take the time and effort to wear the right gear.
That seem far away and 2 x4 s never seemed that strong to me to begin with.
The 5 golden rules of crawling around an attic 2 do a first floor inspection first.
Then i just went down the line popping in horizontal members.
Or buy several 2x6 s until you can create a path to.
If you simply lay boards out and start walking or crawling on them you could put enough pressure on the insulation to push the drywall away from the joists popping nails all over the place if not actually breaking the ceiling panels.
Can they even hold up my weight and not break or flex.
How to walk in attic properly how not to fall through ceiling from attic.
When i teach my techs this rule i always get the rolled eyes.
Put one down on joists crawl forward put the second down and crawl onto it move the first forward.
There you will find various evidence most importantly you can identify the feces.
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Wear knee pads to help prevent pain associated with crawling on attic joists.
There might be other clues on your house or at the entry hole such as footprints hair and so on.
3 three points of contact rule.
It also helps that i have a cordless framing nail gun.