Signs that Reveal your Insulation Needs to be Replaced?
Knowing the signs that reveal your attic or crawl space insulation material needs an immediate replacement.
The attic insulation can fail to work as a result of a number of reasons such as improper installation, mechanical damage, or compression due to moisture. Although it’s normal for attic insulation to stop working from time to time, many home owners fail to notice when it stops working. As a veteran in insulation replacement & removal services, we at Attic Wizard carry out any given task or project to perfection that helps a home become a comfortable and pleasant place to reside. Similarly, our replacement of insulation helps a home become more energy-efficient and thus do not have to depend on artificial means of heating or cooling. To help you out, let’s understand the important signs that you need to notice for replacing the material:
Signs That Your Attic Insulation Needs To Be Replaced
Ice damming on the roof: ice dams form on the roof when heat escapes through the ceiling and warms the roof shingles. The warm shingles melt snow which then refreezes when it reaches the cooler parts of the roof. Ice dams are dangerous as they can push up under the shingles thus causing water to leak into the attic.
High electricity bills: if you notice that your power bills have gone high, your attic insulation might have been damaged and you need to install another. Before you come to a conclusion that your insulation is faulty, you should consult with your neighbors living in a house that is similar to yours.
You should enquire about the amount of money that they pay for their power and if there is a large discrepancy, chances are that your attic insulation is faulty.
To come to a conclusion, you should ensure that your neighbors use the same furnace fuel type and keep their home at the same temperature as you.
Physical damage: you should go up the attic and take a look at the insulation. If it’s damaged, you should consider buying a new one. A damaged insulation is usually narrow (1-2 inches), wet, compressed, and has gaps.
If your attic insulation is not working properly and is not able to prevent the hot air from coming in during the summer months, you should let our certified insulation company install a new one by replacing the old & damaged material in the attic space. For your insulation to be flawlessly installed, you should contact our experts in attic & crawl space insulation services that have years of experience.