Attic insulation installation, removal and replacement

Old insulation usually has to come out first

Insulation does its job by trapping still air. Once it has been walked on, wet by a roof leak, or soaked by rodent urine, it compacts and stops trapping anything. Adding a fresh layer on top of dead material buys you the thickness without the performance.

We remove the failed material, bag it and haul it out, then inspect the deck and framing that has been hidden underneath it — which is where roof leaks and pest damage are usually discovered.

Air sealing comes before R-value

The ceiling of your home is full of holes you cannot see: recessed light cans, plumbing and wiring penetrations, the top plates of interior walls, bath fan housings and the attic hatch itself. Warm air escapes through them and pulls attic air into the house behind it.

Sealing those penetrations before insulating is what makes the insulation perform the way its label says. Insulation slows heat; it does not stop air. Skipping this step is the most common reason a re-insulated attic disappoints.

Depth is what you are actually buying

Insulation is sold by R-value, and R-value in a blown attic is a function of installed depth. A crew that blows in less material than the bag count calls for leaves you with a number on paper and a colder ceiling in reality.

We set depth markers across the attic before we start blowing so the coverage can be verified afterwards by anyone, including you, with nothing more than a flashlight.

Attic Heroes has staff with over a decade of accumulated experience installing insulation. The service will meet your standards, be performed quickly and cost less than you expect — we want protecting your home and your wallet to be as easy as possible.