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How An Attic Insulation Removal Company Can Get Rid Of Batt And Blown Insulation

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If you're getting new insulation in your attic, your insulation contractor may recommend getting rid of the old insulation first. This could be important if the insulation has water damage or if it was infested by rodents. If the insulation is compressed, it's not very effective anyway, so removing it and replacing it with new, fluffy insulation could be best.

However, now you're faced with how to go about attic insulation removal. Unless you like to work for long hours in a hot, dark attic that might have rodents and spiders, you'll probably prefer hiring an attic insulation removal company to do the work. Here's how it's done:

Removing Fiberglass Batt Insulation

Fiberglass batt insulation has to be removed by pulling up the insulation pieces, rolling them up, and placing them in disposal bags. The bags are then removed from your house and hauled away. When all the blankets of insulation are gone, the attic insulation removal contractor uses a vacuum with a HEPA filter to vacuum up bits of insulation left behind.

Before work begins on your attic, the contractor will probably put up plastic sheets to control the spread of the fiberglass fibers. They'll also need to wear protective equipment since the fibers can make their skin itch. Removing insulation can be a lengthy process since it is often so hot in the attic that frequent breaks are needed. Plus, work has to be done carefully so the contractors don't step through the drywall and damage your attic.

Removing Blown Insulation

Blown insulation is removed with commercial equipment. The insulation is made from tiny bits of cellulose or fiberglass, so they can be sucked up in a vacuum hose and pulled from your attic. The contractor sets the vacuum up outside and just brings the long hose into the attic. After the bits of insulation are all pulled out, they use a HEPA vacuum to get rid of small pieces left on the floor.

Removing blown insulation could take several hours of work even with professionals using commercial equipment. Attic insulation removal usually isn't a DIY task since working in an attic can be difficult, time-consuming, and dangerous.

Once the attic insulation removal is complete, you can see the inside of your attic much better. You can spot areas damaged by water from a roof leak so they can be repaired. You can also use canned spray foam or caulk to seal up gaps around the walls and pipe vents so your attic is ready for the new insulation to be installed.


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