Replacing Blown Attic Insulation

Gather your equipment and get organized before removing any insulation.

Replacing blown attic insulation.

We typically work through and seal the attic bypasses with the existing insulation in place olson says. Never stand on joists. Loose fill insulation fibers are packaged in bags and blown in place to the desired depth and density using special. If you stand on joists in the.

Mold can grow from the warm humid atmosphere in an attic causing hazardous air quality for your home. Or you could blow in more insulation but then you ll find out what dust is really like. If you think your attic insulation needs replacing contact local roofing contractors. Just add non faced batt insulation on top of the existing.

Don t do this job yourself. While most blown in insulation contains cellulose fibers if the house was built. Attic spaces have low hanging ceilings and flooring that s not the sturdiest. Gather the right equipment.

How to remove blown in insulation inspect the insulation. Choose your insulation type and material 1. Removing the old insulation. 0but olson says in many cases the old insulation does not need to be removed which keeps costs down.

You should also replace insulation if your roof has had a leak or you suspect water has gotten into the insulation. Because it requires professional installation closed cell foam insulation is pricey but. Someone needs to load the bags of insulation into the blower which will remain on the floor below. With a more complete layer of insulation throughout your attic you ll experience lower energy costs and more effective heating cooling compared to simple batts installations.

Removing attic insulation is the first step in our integrated attic cleaning solution. A typical insulation project can range from 1 500 to 5 000 depending on the size of the project. Attempting to inspect or replace the insulation yourself can cause injury. Old attic insulation is often inefficient and could lead to unnecessarily high energy bills.

Nothing wrong with the old insulation unless it s been disturbed and compressed. Blowing in insulation is a messy prospect and you ll need to wear a dust mask protective eyewear. Because blown insulation comes out as chunks of cellulose or fiberglass it does a better job of filling every crevice of the attic. Recruit a helper.

Any moldy insulation should be replaced immediately. Replacing doesn t make fiscal sense.