{"id":122,"date":"2012-06-11T20:29:48","date_gmt":"2012-06-11T20:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fiberlitetech.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2012-06-11T20:29:48","modified_gmt":"2012-06-11T20:29:48","slug":"wall-cavity-spray-with-cellulose-insulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiberlitetech.com\/blog\/wall-cavity-spray-with-cellulose-insulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Wall-Cavity Spray with Cellulose Insulation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While there are many variables that affect cellulose wall-spray applications, using a few simple guidelines can eliminate some of the guess work when trying to achieve optimum performance.<\/p>\n<p>First of all, you need the right equipment adjusted to the proper settings.\u00a0 Your blowing machine should be able to process at least 1,400 pounds of cellulose per hour, and must have the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Air lock with adjustable gate<\/li>\n<li>Sufficient tines to condition material<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable blower controls<\/li>\n<li>125 ft. of 2 \u00bd in. blowing hose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your pump must maintain pressures of 180 to 220 PSI at the nozzle tips.\u00a0 We recommend using a 2-jet nozzle, 2 \u00bd in. diameter, with an oval or diamond design.\u00a0 Tip sizes will vary based on machine output according to the following chart:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Machine Output (lbs\/hr)<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tip Size<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1,400\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2501<\/p>\n<p>1,700\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25015<\/p>\n<p>2,000\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2502<\/p>\n<p>We recommend an applied wall-spray density of 2.5 lb\/ft<sup>3<\/sup>.\u00a0 Approximately 1 to 1.2 gallons of water should be used per 28 lb. bag of insulation.\u00a0 The material should be damp, but not wet, with only one or two drops of water capable of being squeezed from a handful of material.<\/p>\n<p>During application, you should maintain a distance of 30 to 36 inches between the spray head and the wall.\u00a0 Begin applying material at the base of the cavity to about eight inches.\u00a0 Then quickly apply a coating along the sides and top of the cavity.\u00a0 Return the bottom, and fill the cavity using a side-to-side motion.\u00a0 Material should extend just beyond the studs and a stud scrubber should be used to remove excess insulation.\u00a0 Typical drying time is 24 to 48 hours.\u00a0 Insulation should not be covered until adequately dry.<\/p>\n<p>FIBER-LITE PLUS and WAL-MAT are recommended for wall-spray applications.<\/p>\n<p>Technical assistance is always available. 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