Question about installing blown-in attic insulation. [View all]

Had the Lowes guy give me an estimate. He told me before they could install someone would need to pry out some planks that are nailed down on the ceiling joists. They're only in place for about an 8 foot radius from the attic access hatch, not throughout the whole 1200 sqft attic.

Does pulling those boards really sound necessary? Seems like you could just lay down the insulation on those as easily as you do the open joists. It would be a major pain to get up there and pry those suckers out.