3 Reasons to Use a Professional Roof Insulation Removal and Installation Service

If you want to remove old roof insulation and replace it with a more modern product, then you can do this job yourself. However, this isn't always a good idea. While ripping out old insulation and replacing it might seem easy, this is a job best left to experienced professionals.



What are the advantages of hiring a professional insulation contractor for this job?

1. Remove old roof insulation quickly and safely

You won't necessarily find it easy to get old insulation out of the roof and out of your home without creating a lot of mess. Old insulation might have degraded. It might start to fall apart as you remove it. If you currently have a blown-in product in the space, then you will have to deal with loose insulation that is hard to contain without specialist equipment.

As well as dust and debris, your home could fill with loose fibres from the insulation as you bring it down from your roof. These fibres aren't just messy; they can also be hazardous.

 Even safe materials can cause skin irritation and trigger allergies. If you've had pests in your roof at any point, then they could have left toxic substances on the insulation that you don't want to touch or inhale.

Plus, you then have to find a safe way of disposing of your old insulation. Even a small roof space can contain a surprising amount of material. If your local council doesn't accept old insulation in your household waste, then you might have to pay to dispose of it at a specialist waste site.

If you bring in an insulation removals company, then they have the skills and equipment to get your insulation out of your roof with minimum mess. They then take it away for you.

2. Get advice on the best replacement installation for your roof

Choosing replacement insulation isn't as easy a decision as you might think. If you don't choose the right material, then you could run into problems down the line.

Every roof space has its own conditions, environmental factors and extra circumstances that influence your decision here. On a basic level, you should choose a material with the right insulative properties or thickness. If your insulation isn't right for the space, then it won't give you maximum thermal efficiency.

If you bring in a professional insulation company, then they can assess your roof space. They can recommend the best product for your location, home and energy-saving needs.

3. Re-insulate your roof more effectively and safely

It's easier to make mistakes when you install roof insulation than it is to get things right. For example, if you leave even tiny gaps in your coverage, then your roof space won't be completely thermally efficient. It will lose energy rather than conserve it.

Plus, roof spaces can contain some hazardous areas that affect how you should install new insulation. For example, if you have electrical systems, such as downlights, in the area, then you have to take extra care to install the right materials safely around them. You might not know when you can cover a downlight with insulation material and when you have to leave it uncovered. Get this wrong, and you could start a fire.

A professional insulation company ensures that your new insulation gives you maximum thermal efficiency. They also know how to safely deal with potentially hazardous areas.

To get advice on what to do next, contact Insulation Removals. We can remove your old roof insulation safely and with minimum mess. We can also give you expert advice on suitable replacement products and install them for you.