10 safety tips for working in the attic recently we restarted our air sealing insulation articles again and in the most recent article on hot roofs we mentioned that now is a good time to work in your attic at least if you live in the south.
Safely walking in attic.
Hard hats can be.
If you were to remove all the insulation you would see the drywall or plaster of the ceiling below nothing more.
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It s also very hot in an attic when you re walking around or crawling.
More attic work and safety.
Wear knee pads to help prevent pain associated with crawling on attic joists.
Knowing how to walk around what to check for and how to maintain it is key to staying safe while you re working up there.
Be careful with.
Here are our nine recommendations for working safely in the attic.
Additionally a lightweight disposable coverall gloves and hat can keep itchy and irritating insulation off your skin.
How to walk in an attic with blown insulation.
Robert from winnipeg manitoba asks about the safety of walking around in his attic first let s be sure not to fall into the room below.
Above all be safe.
Fortunately this is the problem we will try to address today.
You want long sleeves and pants to prevent any dust or insulation from making contact with your skin.
But jobs such as electrical work insulation removal and pest control even the most experienced diyer should leave to the professionals.
In fact if you were to conduct any sort of maintenance work then the discomfort and helplessness will be clear and evident.
The entire process of sealing your attic will be made easier if you take the time and effort to wear the right gear.
An unfinished attic is a hotspot for accidents.
1 wear protective clothing.
You see insulating the attic doesn t just come with comfort.
Sneakers with tread on them and can flex will provide better footing and perhaps do less accidental damage than boots.