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The Importance of Removing Old Insulation

If you have lived in your home for a while or just moved into an older home, you should take a peek at the visible insulation around your house.

While the insulation behind your walls can be harder to see, the material in your attic or in your basement spaces can give you a good indication of whether your home needs an insulation upgrade. Old and worn-out insulation can be doing more harm than good, so removing your old material is crucial for a variety of reasons.

Improve Your Air Quality

If your insulation is old or worn, you might notice a lingering unpleasant smell even after you are finished cleaning your house. This may be due to the fact that your old insulation is harboring moisture from an old water leak somewhere in your home and is now causing mold or mildew to grow.

If you cover your existing old insulation with new insulation, it wouldn’t really solve your problem! It would only mask the smell for a while before recurring and potentially becoming a more widespread issue. Newer insulation materials can help keep the amount of dust and allergens out of your home, and it can help keep moisture problems at bay.

Keep Out Pests

We don’t want to think about it, but pests and bugs could be in our homes right now without us knowing it. This possibility is even greater if you have old insulation in your home.

Certain insulation materials like worn-out fiberglass insulation can be a perfect environment for your neighborhood squirrels or mouse family.

By removing your old insulation before installing anything new, it can help you locate any potential spots in your home where the pests are getting in and air seal those areas to keep them out. Once your space is protected, the new insulation can do its job by keeping your home more comfortable instead of creating a home for an unwelcome guest.

Enjoy Lower Energy Bills

Of course, old or worn-out insulation isn’t going to work as well as newer materials! Even though insulation has a long lifespan, it does experience wear and tear over time and eventually won’t provide the same energy-efficient benefits as it used to.

If you are noticing your energy bills are creeping up for no apparent reason, it may be because of your old insulation! Starting fresh in your space by removing your old materials helps set up your entire home for success and allows it to breathe and function the way it needs to to keep your entire family cozy season after season.

We offer our insulation removal services to all our customers! Contact us at Koala Insulation of Chattanooga.