Dense Packing Fiberglass the Right Way with Kleinsasse Drywall in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This was my third on-site training trip to the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. We were with other companies doing wall spray (always in the winter) LOL!! This time, we did a “net and blow” with fiberglass. This technique is also referred to as “Blown in Batts,” (BIBS) but since that is a patent held by Johns Manville, it would not be proper to call this BIBS or to even sell it as such.
Now, with all of that legalease out of the way, let’s talk about the proper way to prepare the site and blow fiberglass into netting.
Preparing the Site
We highly encourage the practice of leaving a worksite in better condition than you arrived. Builders and homeowners expect their projects to be clean. Before we began to work, we covered the duct openings with pieces of drywall to prevent debris/fiberglass from getting into the new duct work. We left those in place since other trades (drywall, mudders, painters, trim guys, electricians and plumbers) will follow. Then we swept the house. You want to sweep at least the perimeters of the rooms so you can scoop up and recycle material that gathers on the floor.
Hanging the Fabric
At first, hanging fabric can be a slow process for the beginner. Here is quick run-down of how to make fast, accurate work of it.