I need a plan.
I just finished removing all the old wood chips from my attic. In some spots I had to crawl nearly 8 feet into the narrow roof slope, using a DIY “industrial” vacuum extension (3" plumbing pipe, the space is only 2-4 inches).
There are no soffits. From what I can tell, the bottom of the roof is basically “vented” into the walls… or at least that’s how it used to be when it was filled with wood chips.
The attic is dry (about 50% humidity) and I haven’t found any mold as far as I know... 155 years old house.
At this point, I’m tempted to take the easy route: seal the electrical boxes, blow in cellulose (or nylon), and call it a day.
Should I be doing more than that?
Advise me, Reddit!
Posted Dec 3, 2025, 1:47 AM UTC
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