imtabitha
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Can it be mixed with concrete and used for anything?
I am racking my brain to come up with a good use for this stuff.
I am racking my brain to come up with a good use for this stuff.
What are some alternative uses for old blown in cellulose insulation???
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EddieWalker
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I've had clients put it in garbage bags and stored it for years until they could use it. One had two sheds fully packed with garbage bags of used attic insulation!!!!
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dave1949
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Someone with that insulation in their attic might buy it to add depth and R-value to what they have already.
If you bag it in std. 33 gal. garbage bags or the larger contractor bags, maybe you could sell it by the bag on craigslist. I have no idea what a bag would be worth but if you price it cheap enough it should sell. Maybe not for much but cheaper than storage space.
If you bag it in std. 33 gal. garbage bags or the larger contractor bags, maybe you could sell it by the bag on craigslist. I have no idea what a bag would be worth but if you price it cheap enough it should sell. Maybe not for much but cheaper than storage space.
JSanders10
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I have three 40'x500' poultry houses with cellulose under the tin roof.
If anyone wants any... you can have all you want.
If anyone wants any... you can have all you want.
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Found this comment at
How to Dispose of a Blown in Insulation Correctly | Home Guides | SF Gate
" Cellulose comes from recycled newspapers coated with fire-retardants and cannot be recycled,..."
and
Disposing Of Cellulose Insulation - Remodeling - DIY Chatroom Home Improvement Forum
"It's treated with borates as a fire retardant. The borates also impede mold and fungi growth, so it might take a heck of a long time to break down. Re-using it as suggested is the best thing, if possible. "
"And adding borates to the environment will land you a fine in many states because they can render the soil sterile. "
Bruce
How to Dispose of a Blown in Insulation Correctly | Home Guides | SF Gate
" Cellulose comes from recycled newspapers coated with fire-retardants and cannot be recycled,..."
and
Disposing Of Cellulose Insulation - Remodeling - DIY Chatroom Home Improvement Forum
"It's treated with borates as a fire retardant. The borates also impede mold and fungi growth, so it might take a heck of a long time to break down. Re-using it as suggested is the best thing, if possible. "
"And adding borates to the environment will land you a fine in many states because they can render the soil sterile. "
Bruce