Is There A Need To Replace The Insulation In The Attic At My Los Angeles Home?

Know when it is appropriate to undergo a replacement job for the insulation installed at the attic of your home.

It is wintertime now, but in a few months, we will be stepping into the summer and the weather will start getting uncomfortable. Hence, there is no harm, if you undertake some preparations to beat the summer heat and stay comfortable within the four walls of your living space. An area that you can ponder over is the home insulation replacement in Los Angeles. You have insulation installed in the attic and it is a thermal barrier that reduces the movement of thermal energy in and out of your home. However, the insulation installed in the attic can lose out on efficiency. There could be plenty of reasons for a loss in the efficiency of the attic insulation. Exposure to moisture can be a reason and there is always the scope of pests, rodents eating away the insulation.

There could have been signs last summer in the form of higher utility bills or even drafty rooms. Hence, someone must climb up the attic space and check the insulation. If you insist we are ready to do the needful. At Attic Wizard we have been insulating attic spaces in Los Angeles homes for quite some time now. We install insulation and even do a replacement if it is necessary and you can book our services.  One needs to understand that insulation replacement is never the job of a novice. Insulation material will have an odor that will make some people sick. Do you live in an older home? There could be asbestos in your attic space and for such issues, it is best to call us over.

A look at the various types of insulation material

Once you have permitted us to replace the insulation, our team will get down to work. Is it possible to install the new insulation over the older material? This is a question that will be at the back of your mind because it will mean one work less. It is essential to take a look at the old insulation. If there are signs of moisture damage or insulation being eaten away by pests, rodents, it makes sense to remove the old insulation first and install a fresh one. Here are some of the options that you can try out as insulation for the attic space.

• Fiberglass batt insulation is the easiest replacement and a popular choice. Homeowners prefer it because it takes a minimum headache for installation. However, if you are searching for high R-Value and performance efficiency, this is not the best option. It is like having some insulation rather than nothing.
• You can have cellulose insulation and this is better than batts. The key ingredient at use here is ground-up paper and boric acid. It has fire-resistant properties. The insulation installation creates some bit of dust, but we will look into it. This form of insulation has got better R-Value.
• One can also try out loose-fill fiberglass insulation and it will require professional installation. We are here to help out and there were complaints of this insulation material losing effectiveness below 20 degrees. However, modern manufacturing processes have worked on it and made improvements.
• Spray foam insulation is another variety of insulation that you can have for your attic space. It is the most effective and here there are two varieties to try out. The first type is the closed-cell and it boasts an R-Value of 6.5. The open cell is the other option and it has an R-Value of 3.6 per inch. This one is an effective insulation and you can have it installed in the attic of your home.

These are some of the popular attic insulation types that you can order for installation at your place. We have the protective gear to handle all the dust and the rigorous that are felt at the time of insulation replacement and fresh installation.

Conclusion

Here we have discussed in detail the signs of insulation replacement and finally the varieties of fresh insulation installation available. It is never the job of a novice and if you permit, we are ready to address the insulation replacement in the attic with the correct R-Value.