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What Is A Residential Retrofit Or Retrofit Insulation in Baltimore?

Retrofitting a home or any other building is to install insulation in it, after it has already been built. It can also refer to re-insulating a property, which usually only needs to happen if insulation is not correctly installed from the get go.

If you have a home that has incorrectly installed insulation or insufficient insulation, you are in need of a residential retrofit. During a retrofitting service, the house or property is already in place with existing insulation or none at all. So when you need a residential retrofit insulation service, our experts will do their best to help restore your home insulation’s original performance or make it even better than it was before!

Insulation Options

There is a wide range of materials you can use for a retrofitting insulation service which include the following options:

• Loose-fill insulation (fiberglass or cellulose): Blown-in or loose-fill is probably the easiest way to insulate walls as it merely requires the pros to drill a few access holes rather than demolish existing drywall. Luckily, old blown-in cellulose can be covered with a brand-new layer without requiring prior insulation removal.

• Fiberglass batts / Mineral wool batts: Your existing mineral wool or batts may still be in good condition unless they were poorly installed. That’s when they could quickly deteriorate should any air infiltration trigger condensation and other moisture issues.

• Spray foam: Spray foam has become the most popular type of insulation out there. Besides lasting indefinitely, it provides enhanced racking strength, which means it supports a building’s structural integrity. It’s highly recommended during a residential retrofit in the attic. It’s also ideal for air sealing purposes.

Common Areas for Retrofit Insulation:

• Attic
• Interior walls
• Exterior wall
• Crawl spaces
• Garage
• Basement

Insulation removal can be a messy and an unsafe process when not using the right equipment. We are certified, and wear industry protective gear and adhere to the highest of safety requirements. Our friendly and professional technicians remove old insulation in a controlled process, without disturbing the rest of your home. Giving you peace of mind that your home and family is protected throughout the removal process. By choosing our Koala crew we can assure you that the removal and upgrade to your home will be clean and easy to get your home running more energy efficient.

Koala Insulation of Baltimore Experts are Ready to Help

Insulation experts can then make custom recommendations about the types of insulation that are appropriate for your home's unique needs. Our employees at Koala Insulation of Baltimore train in-house on how to properly handle, install and inspect various types of insulation. Our local crew offers free evaluations so your household has a better understanding of your home’s needs. We also break down the current condition of your insulation so you can target pain points and future updates while taking into account your schedule and budget. Contact Koala Insulation of Baltimore to learn more about how our free evaluations can impact your comfort, safety, and savings.