Hi all –

Getting ready to start a house this summer.  It’s ~2900 FSF, 2-story, 2×6 wall.  As a lot of HO types are, I’m looking to save a buck.  The fact that an experienced family member’s GCing for us helps in that regard, since he’s more than happy to let me screw up my house any way I want.  : )

I’d like to use dense-pack cellulose in the walls for all the reasons its proponents seem to like it, but I’m wondering – is it something that a somewhat-skilled homeowner can do?  I’ve installed cellulose in attic space before, but this is clearly a different animal. 

I’ve seen Regal Wall’s website – anyone have comments on that system?  Is there even a need for a “system,”  or is it rather less complicated than that?  Here’s how I understand the process goes:

1.  Insulmesh placed over studs (whered’ya get that crap anyway?) – white glue rolled on studs, mesh stapled to ’em.  Wait a day.

2.  Get blower, insulation.  Cut x-shaped hole in mesh about 24″ (??) up, insert hose, blow insulation in till hose backs up.  Reposition in next hole, another 24(??) up.  Lather, rinse repeat.

Anything I’m missing or getting wrong?  Am I nutz thinking I can do this, and should go w/ fiberglass instead and just foam around boxes and wall penetrations like crazy?

Any pointers/cautionary tales/things to think about?

Thanks!

Jason