The discussion revolves around the challenges and considerations of installing building insulation, particularly from the perspective of someone contemplating a summer job in this area. Participants share their experiences and insights regarding different types of insulation and the physical demands of the work.
Participants do not reach a consensus on whether insulation installation is easy or hard, as opinions vary based on personal experiences and the type of insulation discussed. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall difficulty of the task.
Some participants emphasize the importance of protective gear when handling insulation materials, particularly fiberglass, which can cause skin irritation. There is also a mention of the physical nature of the work, which may not be suitable for everyone.
Individuals considering a job in insulation installation, those interested in learning about different types of insulation, and anyone curious about the physical demands of manual labor in construction may find this discussion relevant.
Heartless, you should take the job as a learning experience if nothing else. Find out if you enjoy manual labour outdoors. 10 or 20 years from now, when you're burning out at your desk job, you'll be glad you have the experience of physical labour to fall back on as a possible open door.heartless said:
You should be able to handle it. I did something similar during my college years. I did iron work (i.e. steel frame construction - the fun part) and metal sheet (wall, roof - tedious part - lots of screws) of metal buildings. Most were insulated and the insulation came in huge rolls up to 40-50 ft. We dropped the insulation in between the sheets and the steel frame. It was fine - unless the wind was blowing.heartless said:
It's not fun being hot and sweaty and wrapped up in a roll of fiberglass insulation.