Expanding Into Blown In Insulation.

MEL

I specialize in roof tear off jobs and I am planning on expanding into blown in insulation.

My roofing supplier will provide the blower for free. It’s as Owens Corning “AttiCat”.

The plan is to increase sales by adding this on to roofing jobs.

I would have my subcontractors install the insulation at the same time as the roof.

I’m open to your feedback; tell me if you have had good experience with this.

What are the pros and con?

What do you pay subs to blow in fiberglass insulation?

Thanks

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MEL

Ed the Roofer

I charge $ 2.00 per square foot of roof surface for rolled in insulation or batts.

Also, have you considered the higher R-Value and Niche market potential of SPF, Sprayed Polyurethane Foam?

Lots of building science is leaning that way for the future.

Ed

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JonM

That DIY machine looks like it would take forever to blow an attic.

Ed the Roofer

I know that the Menards lets you use their blower and hopper for free if you buy the insulation from them and I think that Home Depot/Lowes does the same thing too, so make sure you are getting a good price on the insulation material first from OC.

Also, make sure that they have you listed on the Referred or preferred Installers List on their website.

Ed

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LA_nailer

All "high end" new construction in my area is using this. If you have seen it, you'll know why. The stuff is great. No need for attic ventilation. No soffit vents, ridge vents, turbines, ect.

A close friend recently had his new house finished. 4200 square ft living and his electricity bill the past 3 months has been consistantly 75-80 dollars.

It's definitely a worth while investment, and the market for it is growing steadily.

joasis

The cost to get into spray foam is high....like 40k by the time you rig a trailer with the equipment, not to mention the product will cost you several thousand in inventory. The last time I looked at it seriously, it just isn't feasible at this time in my area. Competition is stiff and market acceptance just isn't there. Yes, it is a great product, but unless you are dealing with high end customers, try selling the job and see how tough it is to price shoppers.

We have a sideline business in cellulose, and unless you are buying product from a wholesale source like Gaurdian, or direct from Applegate or Fiberlite, you will not be able to compete....the "loaner" machine is also a DIY gimmick.....we can blow nearly 400 feet through 3 inch hose and apply 100 bags an hour. A plastic Force I like Lowes rents or loans has a 2 inch hose and maybe 15 bags an hour with a 50 foot hose. They are meant to be taken close to the job, and if you are doing new construction, many times you will be on the street, spraying walls or blowing an attic in a 2 story home, you will find you need lots of machine to make it work out. Getting into cellulose would cost around 15k, and then you can do insulation adds in existing homes, plus new construction. Check out your area and see what new construction is doing. It would be hard to pay for equipment just doing attic spray jobs.

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