When to Replace Insolation in Your Attic

Replacing Old or Damaged Insulation Isn’t Easy But Has Health & Safety Benefits

Keep Your Home Energy Efficient & Pest Free With Our Attic Abatement Service

Well-insulated attics are important to keeping your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Pest problems, water damage and aging are just some of the reasons why your insulation might not be doing its job. Replacing your insulation through Attic Abatement can increase energy efficiency and reverse health concerns that come from mold and pest issues.

Signs Your Insulation Needs Replacement

Attics are prime real estate for pests, especially raccoons, bats, squirrels and rodents. These critters tear apart the insulation for nesting and soil it with their excrement. Squirrels harvest insulation and pack it into the soffits to make their nests. This prevents the attic from ventilating correctly which can lead to ice buildup and excessive moisture.

Some houses have air conditioning units in the attic. If you have contamination from pests or mold, these germs can be spread around the home as the air circulates. Replacing the damaged insulation will prevent any health issues that may come from these germs.

Also, too much moisture in the attic can also cause damaged insulation. Poor ventilation, a leaky roof, or a dryer vent not working properly can make the attic too humid and may lead to mold, termites and carpenter ants.

In some cases, your insulation might just be old and has broken down with age. In any of these circumstances, it’s a good idea to replace your attic insulation.

What’s Included In An Attic Clean Out?

Catseye Pest Control’s Attic Abatement Service begins with complete removal of all old or damaged insulation. Our team will then clean and disinfect the entire attic before installing all new insulation.

If you have pests in your attic, Catseye Pest Control has additional services for removal of pests and sealing of pest entry points that can be done before performing an attic abatement. We also provide structural repair services that can correct any ventilation problems that are causing a buildup of moisture.

The Benefits of Insulation Replacement

Attics are often forgotten or ignored areas of the house, but replacing your insulation can have huge benefits. Attic abatement will increase your homes energy efficiency, save you money on utility bills, and provide peace of mind when it comes to the health risks associated with pests and mold.

Check out more on our attic abatement service here, and if you think your attic insulation need replacing, contact us to schedule your cost-free inspection.