LOUISVILLE Blog

Should You Remove The 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 Air Quality

If your insulation is old or worn, you might notice a lingering odor even after you have finished cleaning your house.  This may be due to the fact that your old insulation is retaining moisture from an old water leak and is now causing mold or mildew to grow.

Covering the old insulation would only mask the problem temporarily, before recurring and potentially becoming a more widespread issue. 

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.  Removing the old insulation would allow you a better view for possible entrance points or existing infestations.  Then air sealing any of those areas can protect against future infestations.

Energy Savings

If you are noticing your energy bills are creeping up, it may be due to older and insufficient insulation. 

Koala Insulation of Louisville offers insulation removal as one of our services.  Contact us today to schedule your insulation inspection.