Is $7,500 to air seal and dense pack cellulose insulation between second floor and attic a fair price?
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Located in climate zone 4a. The attic is a walk-up with approximately 400 sqft of headroom over 7 feet and includes 3 dormers with windows. The homeowner plans to finish the attic in the future. The house was a flip and has experienced roof leaks. The homeowner intends to preserve the existing wood plank floors.
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Air sealing and blowing 8 inches of dense packed cellulose (TruSoft) between the second floor and attic to achieve R30. - Pull up and reinstall wood plank floor boards to access cavities - Use high-power machine with built-in mister for higher density - Use borate-treated high-quality cellulose
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