Why You Need Professional Insulation Removal for Your Attic

Several areas of a home degrade over time. One of the more common areas to degrade is insulation. Attic insulation can see the most breakdown from various environmental issues. Rain, humidity, water damage, and improper ventilation can all lead to insulation damage. You may also have older insulation that is past its replacement date.

All of these situations lead to a need for insulation removal. Before you handle it on your own, learn the reasons you should use professional insulation removalists. 

Fibreglass fragments

If you attempt to deal with the insulation removal on your own, then you will have direct contact with the fibreglass. You may have protective gear, but without the proper training on your part, the protective gear may not be very useful. You could end up with fibreglass fragments on your skin. These fragments can leave small cuts and irritation behind that are not easily washed away. You can also find yourself itching terribly from the contact. 

In addition to the fibreglass against your skin, you can also inhale the fragments. This can cause severe issues with breathing and your upper respiratory system. Professional insulation removalists have the proper gear and training to deal with the safe removal of the insulation. They have the proper handling techniques that not only protect them during the removal but also protect you and your family. 

Mould and mildew

Mould and mildew are two of the common issues that can live inside damaged insulation. If the insulation is exposed to humidity, you will start to notice mould and mildew particles. These particles are not always very evident. The spread of them is also not always evident. You may think you only have a small area of mould when, in fact, it is spreading across the entirety of your attic. 

Exposing yourself to this mould and mildew can be dangerous to you and your family. It can also spread the issue to other parts of the home as you track it out from the attic. A professional insulation removal service can contain the mould and mildew to ensure it does not leave the attic area and does not spread further. The insulation is contained in bags and removed in those sealed bags.

The removalists also wear protective gear that helps reduce the chance of tracking the mould or mildew out of the attic space. 

Safety

When you think of the supplies you need to remove attic insulation, there is one that is often overlooked. Safety is one of the most important tools you need when dealing with your attic space. You may think as long as you understand basic safety you will be fine. This is not necessarily true when you are dealing with an insulated attic.

You cannot see all parts of the attic due to the insulation. If there is any water damage or weakness under the insulation, you may not see it readily or at all. This means you need to know exactly where the joists are and how to feel for any issues before you step anywhere. 

A professional insulation removalist has all of this training. They know the issues that may be under the insulation. They know how dangerous it can be and how to properly feel for proper footing to avoid hurting themselves and their crew or causing damage to your home. They can also find the damages and notify you of them so you can receive proper roofing repair before they place the new insulation.

Insulation removal is vital for the health of your attic space and your ceiling. If the insulation is damaged, it can lead to damage to the attic space and ceilings underneath. You also risk energy loss during extreme temperatures and weather. Before this can happen, contact Insulation Removals. We can assess your insulation situation and discuss your options for safe and complete removal.