Dense pack cellulose roller: Where to get one?
mattbrennan4
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As a fan of the dense packing method of cellulose in Atlantic Canada, I often run into a few key challenges from contractors:
1 – It’s dusty (…not really when dense-packed)
2 – It’s different and learning is required.
3 – Not wanting to use strapping (due to added cost) to manage the bulge at 3.5 lb densities.
The common response is to use a hard roller long enough to push the cellulose in. The problem is no one (myself included) knows where to get one? Can you please make some recommendations?
Thank you!
MB
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Matt,
For years, the answer to your question was simple: You can buy a cellulose roller from National Fiber in Belchertown, Mass.
Unfortuately, National Fiber is out of business. The company was purchased by a rival, GreenFiber. It appears that the reason that GreenFiber purchased National Fiber was so they could shut it down. I just got off the phone with a GreenFiber representative, who told me that GreenFiber does not sell cellulose rollers.
I just called Bill Hulstrunk, the cellulose expert who used to work at National Fiber. I got his voice mail. I left a message; when I hear back from Bill, I'll share what I learn.
Below is a screen shot of the relevant page from the old National Fiber catalog.
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You might check out this vendor: http://www.idi-insulation.com/product/parts-coveralls-tools/
It seems likely they would have what you want.
Thank you Martin - I've been looking at alternatives this morning (floor rollers etc.) but there doesn't seem to be anything quite up to par. I'll stay tuned.
That roller looks a whole lot like the roller stand at Harbor Freight:
https://www.harborfreight.com/132-lb-capacity-roller-stand-68898.html
The roller is 11" wide.
Mark, I think you are right that that would work well. Both items were on my jobsite at the same time, and they are indeed quite similar. I didn't try using the roller stand for insulation, but I see no reason it wouldn't work.
Does the roller come out of the stand? I presume yes, but just checking. Also, where there is no need for a stand ideally this would be sourced elsewhere. I'm looking into conveyer belt companies now...
Matt, the silver support comes out of the black legs. At $17, a double-duty tool is a great value.
True, That's decent value for $17. Great for the US, just checked and no luck on shipping to Canada...
Matt,
check crappy tire:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/trifunction-stand-0556841p.html#srp
Or princess:
https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/folding-roller-stand/A-p8044653e
or home depot:
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.tool-master-roller-stand.1000138530.html
all decent alternative, where the stand and support should separate. all 12" wide. and double the price of something similar stateside :(, but apparently the US is on the bad side of nafta?
Matt,
I just heard back from Bill Hulstrunk; his response was delayed because he was out of town.
Bill said, "I have ordered wall rollers in the past from Insulation Machine Corp. (800) 438-2776 and Energia (413) 650-6329."
Insulation Wall Roller https://www.sprayinsulationindustries.com/product/insulation-wall-roller/
Just out of curiosity, what part of Atlantic Canada are you in? If you don't mind.