Attic Cleaning: Getting Rid of Old Insulation before Putting in a New One
How do you know that your insulation is no longer doing its job properly?
It’s possible for you to not know when to have your insulation replaced if you bought your house with existing an insulation system. One way to tell that it needs replacement as soon as possible though is if there are issues with heating or cooling.
If you need to put your heater or air-conditioning system on full blast to keep your home comfortable at all times, then this is a telltale sign that your fiberglass, cellulose, or mineral wool insulation is failing to do its job well, which is to keep the cold or hot air in.
Another compelling sign that you will need attic cleaning and insulation replacement services is if you notice cool drafts when outside your house. This means that your insulation system isn’t keeping the air in.
The presence of signs of mold infestation inside your house is another damning sign of faulty insulation. Hire an attic cleaning company to check your old insulation and get rid of it to make room for a new one.
Why get rid of the old one
There are a few reasons to seek help from an attic cleaning contractor to clean and get rid of your old insulation before adding in a new one.
- To improve air quality
Old insulation systems will have lots of air leakage, increasing your home’s energy consumption. If that is the case, your roof deck should be sealed after the old insulation is removed. It’s not wise to just blow new spray foam over the old one without sealing the attic because it doesn’t guarantee clean air and the leakages will still be present. Aside from that, each room should be pressure-balanced and ductwork sealed to ensure that the outside air won’t enter your home.
Another reason why the old spray foam or fiberglass insulation needs to be removed and the attic clean and sealed is to ensure that the attic space doesn’t have any ventilation, preventing the insulation from collecting dust from outside.
- To save money
Drafts in your insulation system will cause higher than normal energy bills. This is because your heating and air-conditioning units will work doubly hard to ensure comfortable temperatures inside your home. To ensure that installers will be able to apply the new insulation correctly and that the new spray foam, cellulose, or fiberglass will insulate your home properly, the old one must be removed and your attic cleaned first.
- To prevent moisture issues
If your attic isn’t sealed properly, it can cause your attic to be colder in the winter, which can cause mildew to breed and affect the quality of air inside your home. Aside from that, mold and mildew can cause that old home smell that isn’t too desirable.
Attic cleaning and insulation
If you’re in the Berkeley area and you need professional attic cleanup and insulation services, get hold of us, Attic Insulation Patrol. We guarantee excellent quality services that will give you your money’s worth.
