{"id":7222,"date":"2018-06-15T06:41:38","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T18:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pricewiseinsulation.co.nz\/?p=7222"},"modified":"2023-08-16T13:05:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T01:05:47","slug":"insulation-pack-too-big-for-manhole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pricewiseinsulation.co.nz\/insulation-pack-too-big-for-manhole\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Issue: Insulation Bag is Bigger Than Manhole"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7222\" class=\"elementor elementor-7222\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7fc8793f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7fc8793f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6dedd640\" data-id=\"6dedd640\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-785ae87b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"785ae87b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7224\" src=\"https:\/\/pricewiseinsulation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/House-manhole-is-too-small-for-insulation-bags.jpg\" alt=\"What do when the house manhole is too small to fit the insulation bag\" width=\"1438\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pricewiseinsulation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/House-manhole-is-too-small-for-insulation-bags.jpg 1438w, https:\/\/pricewiseinsulation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/House-manhole-is-too-small-for-insulation-bags-510x102.jpg 510w, https:\/\/pricewiseinsulation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/House-manhole-is-too-small-for-insulation-bags-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pricewiseinsulation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/House-manhole-is-too-small-for-insulation-bags-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pricewiseinsulation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/House-manhole-is-too-small-for-insulation-bags-1024x205.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1438px) 100vw, 1438px\" \/><\/p><p>For some DIY renovators, working with insulation installation is not something they do every day. Quite often these people have done a bit of research and discovered that their home doesn\u2019t have adequate ceiling insulation. They go up through the manhole, carry out some measurements and buy Pink Batts or Earthwool insulation. The reason they go with Pink Batts insulation is to make use of the free delivery offer in New Zealand. Additionally, they decide to save a few dollars by installing it themselves. They\u2019re not exactly thrilled about the prospect, but best not to think too much about it \u2013 it can\u2019t be that bad.<\/p><h2><strong>All Ready to Go, Or Not<\/strong><\/h2><p>The insulation arrives and they\u2019ve got everything else they need; gloves, knife and dust mask. They brace themselves to get started and what do they find? The bag of <a href=\"https:\/\/pricewiseinsulation.co.nz\/pink-batts-insulation\/\">Pink Batts insulation<\/a> won\u2019t fit through the manhole\u2026 They haven\u2019t even started on the job and there are problems already. This was not part of the plan!<\/p><h2><strong>Getting Someone to Help You May Solve the Problem More Quickly Than You Think<\/strong><\/h2><p>As with any insulation job, it is always recommended to work together with another person. In the situation described above, it could simply be that you are pushing the Pink Batts bag straight into some angled timbers. If you climb through the manhole first and get someone to push the bag up to you, you may be able to angle the bag away from whatever is blocking its path. This would be by far the easiest option.<\/p><h2><strong>You Might Have to Bite the Bullet and Split Open the Bag of Pink Batts Insulation<\/strong><\/h2><p>The rule of thumb in DIY insulation is only to open the insulation bag once it\u2019s in the area that you need to insulate. The reason being that Pink Batts is much easier to carry around in its bagged state and it takes up more space when it expands. If, however, you are working on your own, you may unfortunately have to open the bag and carry the individual batts through individually. This is a tedious and time consuming task, but may be your only option.<\/p><h2><strong>Think Safety and Don\u2019t Take Risky Short Cuts<\/strong><\/h2><p>Some installers choose to pull back a few roof tiles and load the bags through the roof. They\u2019ll do anything to avoid splitting open the bags that won\u2019t fit through the manhole. This method is not recommended practice for safety reasons, as the risk of falling from a height is great. Although the prospect of passing each insulation batt through the manhole might seem unbearable, it is by far the safer and recommended option. Having someone there to help you will make the job less daunting. 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