Replacing Blown Attic Insulation

Never stand on joists.

Replacing blown attic insulation.

There are several different types of insulation so you should first identify the type you have. If your attic has old or dirty insulation it may be time to get it looked at and replaced. Nothing wrong with the old insulation unless it s been disturbed and compressed. Don t do this job yourself.

Old attic insulation is often inefficient and could lead to unnecessarily high energy bills. Replacing doesn t make fiscal sense. A typical insulation project can range from 1 500 to 5 000 depending on the size of the project. Any moldy insulation should be replaced immediately.

If you think your attic insulation needs replacing contact local roofing contractors. Attic spaces have low hanging ceilings and flooring that s not the sturdiest. Just add non faced batt insulation on top of the existing. Because blown insulation comes out as chunks of cellulose or fiberglass it does a better job of filling every crevice of the attic.

Choose your insulation type and material 1. You should also replace insulation if your roof has had a leak or you suspect water has gotten into the insulation. Someone needs to load the bags of insulation into the blower which will remain on the floor below. Gather the right equipment.

Loose fill insulation fibers are packaged in bags and blown in place to the desired depth and density using special. 0but olson says in many cases the old insulation does not need to be removed which keeps costs down. Removing attic insulation is the first step in our integrated attic cleaning solution. Blowing in insulation is a messy prospect and you ll need to wear a dust mask protective eyewear.

How to remove blown in insulation inspect the insulation. Attempting to inspect or replace the insulation yourself can cause injury. Removing the old insulation. While most blown in insulation contains cellulose fibers if the house was built.

Mold can grow from the warm humid atmosphere in an attic causing hazardous air quality for your home. If you stand on joists in the. Gather your equipment and get organized before removing any insulation. We typically work through and seal the attic bypasses with the existing insulation in place olson says.

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. Recruit a helper.