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Is It Possible to Remove My Old Insulation Myself?
Nowadays, many parts of houses are insulated with different insulations to make a more comfortable environment at home for you and your family.
Nevertheless, even if you bought the most expensive and high-quality insulation, they all have a specific lifespan which makes them useless after a while, and you find yourself in need of new insulation for different parts of your house.
Purchasing new insulation which can meet your demands can be significantly challenging as the attic industry is improving and developing every day, which means more recent and better products are offered to customers.
Here at Weaver Eco Home, a professional insulator consults with customers who need new insulation to give them adequate information and guide them to the best possible option.
Although professionals do their bests to inform people about every necessary information, many people still believe they can easily change their old insulation by themselves without the help of any professional insulator.
The process of old insulation removal can’t be done unless you have enough knowledge and experience, and here we explain the reasons indicate why you need to hire a professional insulator for this process.
Mold possibility:
When your insulations become old, they can’t have the same performance and efficiency as they had before. Mold prevention is one of the primary roles of insulation that keeps your home places safe and healthy, especially if you have young children in your house.
Old insulation, especially attic insulations because of their regular location in houses, can’t effectively prevent moisture, leading to see different types of mold that can be toxic and require a professional hand to remove.
It’s a complete mess:
Many old insulations, especially attic insulations and basement insulations, aren’t upgraded and usually are fiberglass-based. When the lifespan of your insulation is over, you can notice the fiberglass is decayed, which makes it significantly hard to remove as it’s a dusty, heavily-corroded substance. So here, you can also see the importance of having newer insulations like spray foam insulation to prevent this problem.
Efficiency and speed:
A professional insulator is capable of removing your old attic insulation in a day without any problem or difficulty. Insulations importantly affect your home energy audits and bills, which is why you can’t delay the insulation removal or try to handle it on your own in weeks as you don’t like to see your expenses are much higher than what you expect.
Expert recommendations:
An expert insulator can carefully observe all critical parts of your house and suggest the best removal ways and the new suitable insulation. Insulators have years of experience and know the crucial factors affecting your house parts. Air sealing is one of the important factors that you may not pay enough attention to while old insulation removal, which won’t be overlooked if you hire a reliable insulator.
Remember, you can also use the rebate plans for insulation to choose a new type of them and replace your old insulation one.
Save Money
Adding attic insulation ensures you don't lose your heat in the winter and your cool in the summer. Your A/C and furnace units work less and cost you less on your energy bills.
Government Rebates
Saveonenergy and the Green Ontario Fund are offering huge rebates on home efficiency upgrades. You can receive up to $5,000 off for improving your energy consumption, including your home's insulation!
12-Year Warranty
Weaver Attics offers an industry-leading 12-year warranty on insulation, so you can be sure that your investment will last headache-free for many years.
Free Top-Up
If you notice your insulation settled lower than you expected, give us a call. If it's lower than it should be, we will top it up and add extra insulation for no charge.
Carbon Footprint
Increasing any part of your home's efficiency helps the environment by reducing energy consumption and reducing your household's overall carbon footprint.
Prevent Damage
Not having proper attic insulation causes mildew, wood rot, and interior water damage in the winter, and can cause roof/shingle damage in the summer.
Increase Home Value
Having adequate attic insulation is almost an expectation for housing resale. Ensure you get top dollar for your house when you sell by having the best insulation possible.
Increase Home Comfort
Eliminate winter heat loss and summer cool air loss through your attic. Attic insulation will help remove cold/warm spots and make your home more comfortable.