What an insulation work order is for
Insulation crews work in the dark and heat of an attic with the plan in their head. A work order with the target depth, the order of work (seal, baffle, then blow), where the old fixtures are and what to do if they find old wiring keeps the job safe and makes the receipt numbers true.
What to put on an insulation work order
- Areas and target R-value with depth.
- Seal gaps before any material goes down.
- Baffles at every bay.
- Light covers and clearances.
- Stop conditions: old wiring, mold, active leaks.
- Bag count to record for the receipt.
A worked example
Attic day, two-person crew, prices hidden on the crew copy.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air seal top plates and penetrations first | 4 | hour | Your price |
| Baffles at every rafter bay at the eaves | 24 | each | Your price |
| Covers over old recessed lights | 6 | each | Your price |
| Blow to target depth, set attic rulers | 1,000 | sq ft | Your price |
Have the crew count bags as they go. The receipt needs the number, and nobody remembers it at the end of a hot day.
Line items insulation contractors use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Blown-in attic insulation | sq ft | Material, target R-value and settled depth. |
| Dense-pack wall insulation | sq ft | Drill and fill; how holes are patched. |
| Fiberglass batts | sq ft | R-value and where they go. |
| Open-cell spray foam | sq ft | Thickness and R-value. |
| Closed-cell spray foam | sq ft | Thickness and R-value. |
| Air sealing, top plates and penetrations | hour | Foam and caulk at the gaps. |
| Attic baffles | each | At each rafter bay at the eaves. |
| Attic hatch insulation and weatherstrip | each | Insulated cover and seal. |
| Remove old insulation | sq ft | Vacuum out and disposal. |
| Crawl space vapor barrier | sq ft | Thickness and how seams are taped. |
| Recessed light covers | each | Where old fixtures need a cover before blowing. |
| Attic ruler and receipt card | each | Depth markers and the installer's card. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for insulation
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