Attic insulation removal. How to remove old insulation from the attic
There is a need to change your attic insulation from time to time. The reasons may vary, maybe your old padding is infested by rodents. If your attic insulation is damaged by water, you need to do an attic insulation removal as soon as possible to prevent airborne diseases and breeding of mold. Damaged attic insulation means that you get to incur unnecessary costs like higher energy bill, which can be avoided.
Removal requires planning on how to safely remove the existing attic insulation and how to dispose of it before installing a new one. How can you remove your old attic insulation?
Get rid of contaminants
Most old attic insulations were made of asbestos, this element has been mentioned in various research findings as a carcinogenic material. Before removing the attic insulation, make sure it doesn’t contain asbestos. This is for your own good. If you are not sure whether asbestos is present or not. You can look out for a testing kit from your local store. The best idea is to hire a professional, so that they may…