Insulation is an important part of your home or business — it acts as a barrier and works with your HVAC systems to keep your home comfortable. Over time, however, insulation can become damaged, old, moldy or ineffective. When that happens, it’s time to remove the old insulation and replace it.
Installed Building Products Portland has provided insulation removal services in Portland, Oregon, for many years. As the nation’s second-largest insulation company, IBP Portland has the expertise to remove and replace your old insulation.
Periodic inspections of your insulation can help you keep tabs on its condition. When you look for signs that your insulation needs to be removed, you’re looking for:
Water damage or mold
Pest infestation
Critter nests
Deteriorating or settling insulation
Lack of energy efficiency because of outdated or damaged insulation
Other ways to tell include drafty rooms or increasing energy bills. These two signs mean your insulation isn’t working properly and needs to be removed and replaced. Improved indoor air quality is an unexpected benefit of replacing insulation.
What Areas of Your Home Need New Insulation?
Most buildings have insulation installed in several key areas, all of which help keep the building comfortable inside. It helps reduce heat transfer for all rooms of the home or business. Some areas where insulation may need to be removed and replaced include:
Attics: Attics are the most critical area to maintain proper insulation, as most of your home’s indoor air escapes through the roof.
Basements and crawl spaces: These areas are prone to moisture and temperature fluctuations, which makes them great locations for insulation.
Walls: Older homes may lack sufficient insulation, so additional insulation, such as spray foam, can help reduce heat transfer.
Garages: An uninsulated garage becomes a gaping hole through which indoor air can escape. Insulating your garage will improve your indoor comfort and help protect the items stored in it.
A whole-home energy audit can provide essential information about your home or business’s weak points. Consider these areas when adding or replacing insulation.
Attic Insulation Removal Services
Attics need insulation removal more often because extreme temperatures can cause insulation degradation. In addition, poor attic insulation can cause significant heat transfer, increasing energy bills.
IBP Portland can provide expert attic insulation removal services when your old insulation is no longer viable. Technicians will remove the old insulation using proper safety equipment and disposal techniques.
Professional Insulation Replacement Services
During professional insulation replacement, technicians will remove and contain the old insulation in secure waste receptacles to be disposed of properly. Technicians wear safety goggles, special protective wear and respirators to help protect them against floating insulation fibers.
There are many benefits of upgrading your insulation, including:
Improved energy efficiency
Lower heating and cooling bills
Better indoor air quality
Improved comfort
Fewer drafty rooms
Long-term return on investment (ROI)
Frequently Asked Questions About Insulation Removal
Can I remove insulation myself?
It’s not recommended that you remove insulation yourself. There are dangers associated with removing insulation, including exposure to contaminants. Without proper safety equipment, you could breathe in harmful fibers or experience skin irritation. Professional insulation services are the safest and most effective way to remove insulation.
Is it worth removing old insulation?
Yes, removing old insulation is worth it. Insulation can become moldy or infested by critters and pests, creating an unhealthy atmosphere inside your home or business. With new insulation, you’ll have better indoor air quality, lower energy bills and improved comfort.
How much does replacing insulation cost?
A few factors contribute to the cost of replacing insulation, including the size of the area, the type of insulation and the complexity of the removal. The best way to know your exact cost is to request a free quote from IBP Portland.
Contact IBP Portland for Professional Insulation Removal Services
To enjoy the benefits of new insulation, contact the experts at IBP Portland. Our many years of experience allow us to provide efficient insulation removal and replacement services for your home or business. We always use safe practices and equipment and ensure the new insulation stays where it belongs.
Improve your comfort with professional insulation removal services from IBP Portland. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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