How To Remove Sprayed In Insulation From Attic

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How to remove sprayed in insulation from attic.

Common reasons for replacing insulation are mold issues wildlife damage and the decision to finish an attic space. Why would you would want to clean your attic and remove old cellulose insulation. Believe it or not there are situations in a home when you should remove the old attic insulation before adding more over the existing and in this short video. Removing the old insulation for the attic floor will solve this problem.

Cellulose insulation is sprayed with flame retardant such as boric acid or amonium nitrate to prevent burning and prevent bugs from nesting in the insulation. If you leave the insulation in the attic floor after insulating the roofline the attic will be cooler in winter than if you remove the insulation. Over the years your attic becomes dirty and dusty from air flowing in from the outside. Below we are going to list the most common problems with using spray foam insulation in your home s attic or in any area inside of your home.

Whether you are removing loose fill attic insulation for replacement with new insulation changing insulation types or are removing insulation because of water or wildlife damage doing it safely is the first step. The thought of performing attic insulation removal or attic cleaning in your own attic can be daunting. That makes the surface of the spray foam colder and most likely even below the dew point. The attic is now much warmer than outdoors in winter but significantly cooler than the living space if you leave the old insulation in the attic floor.

But a common reason to put spray foam on the roofline is to avoid having to air seal the attic floor. Why can t you add to the insulation that s already there. Why remove blown in insulation. You ve noticed that your insulation isn t doing its job anymore and realize it s time for a change.

Most homeowners have never seen what their attic looks like let alone have they spent any significant amount of time in their dark cramped attic above the ceiling.