Matt met with Jason from Alpine Insulation at the house today to confirm everything, and the insulators started to hang the fabric to hold the blown-in insulation in place.

Since this was my last chance, tonight I did something that I would strongly encourage any homeowner (or builder) to do.  Take detailed pictures of every wall before the insulation and drywall go on so that you can locate electrical wires, plumbing, ducts, and atypical framing in the future when you need to drill or nail into the wall for any reason. In addition to the practical value, it reduces future waste (less "test holes" or outright drywall rip-outs to replace) which is why we listed it on our green built checklist as an innovative idea.

Here are some of the detailed photos, which double as photos of the insulation preparation that was installed today.