The insulation in your attic acts as a vital barrier against heat transfer. While many people understand the need for insulation in their house, particularly during the warmest and coldest months of the year, they may not realize that the insulation in their attic can degrade with time.

Rodents, in particular, are a severe threat to your attic insulation's efficiency. If you have a rat infestation, you should call insulation firms to have your old insulation removed from your attic floor and replaced with new insulation. Many individuals are unfamiliar with the procedure of removing attic insulation. It's also beneficial to have a better grasp of attic insulation removal and replacement.

The advantages of removing your attic insulation and replacing it with new insulation, especially if that insulation's efficiency has been compromised by a rat infestation, might be startling. Not only may outdated and broken insulation raises your energy bills, but a rat infestation that isn't managed might endanger your health and that of your family.

Why Remove Your Current Insulation?

You probably don't spend much time in your attic as a homeowner. Because attics are typically difficult to get into and have a little crawl space, you probably don't need to go into your attic very often unless you're hunting for those Christmas decorations you kept up there the previous year.

Even if you visit your attic on a regular basis, you probably don't take the time to look around and assess the condition of your present insulation. Bringing a light source and walking cautiously on the joists that make up your rafters are required for inspecting your insulation. You could fall through the drywall of your ceiling if you don't.

Despite the complexity of inspecting your attic insulation, it is necessary to do so on a regular basis. Insulation that has become contaminated due to a mouse infestation or mold and mildew can put your family's health in danger.

Although a rat infestation is not the only reason to remove your old insulation, it is one of the most prevalent and crucial. Here are a few reasons why you should get rid of your old attic insulation:

• Better Indoor Air Quality: Removing your present insulation may help to enhance your home's indoor air quality. Old insulation can contain a range of toxins that might influence the air quality in your house, including rat and other pest urine and excrement.
• Improved Energy Efficiency: How many things from 20 or 30 years ago do you still use today? Not many, most likely. Because of scientific advancements and the introduction of new materials, the things we use every day have improved. That may be said for your attic insulation. Installing new attic insulation if you have not recently built home may result in increased energy efficiency and cheaper energy expenses.
• Rodent Proofing: Insulation makes a fantastic home for rats and vermin searching for a warm, cozy place to call home. Unfortunately, the insulation in many houses' attics is an appealing alternative for the local rat population. If your attic is presently infested with rodents, you'll need to remove the old insulation before you can take steps to rodent-proof it.
• Moldy or Wet Insulation: If you have wet or moldy insulation in your attic, it's a sign that your roof is leaking. While treating the core cause of the damaged insulation by repairing the leak is critical, you'll also need to remove and replace the affected insulation. This will restore the health of your attic insulation while also lowering your energy bills.

The Attic Insulation Removal Process

Now that you know why you should consider removing your attic insulation in specific situations, let's look at how the procedure usually goes. Our technicians at Attic Construction highly recommend having your old insulation removed and replaced. Our experienced team can remove all sorts of old insulation, including contaminated insulation, as well as completely rodent-proof and sanitize your attic before installing new insulation.

The preparatory step is arguably the most crucial aspect of any attic insulation removal job. If you have done your homework, the removal of contaminated insulation will not transfer hazardous rodent-borne viruses to other regions of your home. Thick plastic sheeting is usually used to cover the surfaces leading to your attic access. Any valuables or furniture should be transferred to a safe area away from the tainted insulation.

The removal procedure can begin once the area has been prepped. Blown-in insulation is removed with a strong vacuum, which transfers the contaminated insulation to a secure container outside of your house. Batting insulation is wrapped up and placed into an insulation removal bag, or rather, batt insulation that comes in a roll. After that, the bag is taken off-site and discarded.

Following the removal of the attic insulation, the whole attic space is vacuumed to eliminate any lingering debris or rat excrement. Your attic is now ready to be decontaminated, rat-proofed, and have new insulation placed when this procedure is done.