US 2019/0240685 A1 · WATER SPRAY APPLIED LOOSE-FILL INSULATION

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a method of applying loose-fill insulation within a cavity is provided. The method includes blowing loose-fill insulation particles into a cavity of a structure to install the loose-fill insulation within the cavity and thereby insulate the structure. The method also includes applying water (e.g., water mist) to the loose-fill insulation particles so that a moisture content of the installed loose-fill insulation is between about 2% and 20%. The water aids in retaining the loose-fill insulation particles within the cavity without requiring the use of an enclosure member that encloses the cavity and the loose-fill insulation is substantially free of a water soluble adhesive material that adheres the loose-fill insulation particles together within the cavity.

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Dependent claims

A method of applying loose-fill insulation within a cavity comprising:

providing a loose-fill insulation blowing apparatus having:
a hopper configured to house the loose-fill insulation material;
a shredder configured to break compressed loose-fill insulation material into a plurality of insulation nodules;
a blower/air lock assembly;
a hose member connected to the blower/air lock assembly;
and
a nozzle attached to a distal end of the hose member through which the loose-fill insulation nodules are blown;
blowing the loose-fill insulation nodules through the hose, out of the nozzle, and into the cavity via the blower/air lock assembly;
and
applying a water mist to the loose-fill insulation nodules as the insulation nodules are blown through the nozzle and into the cavity so that a moisture content of the installed loose-fill insulation is between about 2% and 20%.

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Water spray applied loose-fill insulation

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