When it comes to home insulation projects, the EcoStar Insulation team is ready to help with your attic insulation removal in Vaughan. Whether your home is old or new, attic insulation is the single most important home renovation you can choose to do, with many benefits in both the short and long term. At EcoStar, our experience installing insulation over the last decade has given us the knowledge and skills to help ensure your old insulation is thoroughly removed, and that your new insulation is installed safely and correctly - poorly installed or unsafe insulation is one of the most common problems we see when doing insulation removals.

Insulation Removal in Vaughan: The Process

We may not be doctors, but attic insulation removal in Vaughan still requires assessment, precision, safety equipment, and experience (not to mention great bedside manners). The teams at EcoStar Insulation come prepared for any job, big or small, to perform the three basic steps of any attic insulation removal project.

1. Removal

First, we’ll assess your attic and determine what needs to be removed and what sort of problems might be present. Some homes may have water damage or pest infiltration - others may need new soffits or an additional vent. A thorough assessment will help us determine what your attic needs to function at its best.

2. Clean Up and Fix Up

The next step is to safely remove old damaged insulation. Many old homes used insulation containing asbestos or other harmful materials, and insulation can sometimes be covered in mold or animal feces - regardless of the problem, your home is contained before any work begins and all materials are safely bagged and sealed before they leave the attic. This clean up step is key to ensuring a high quality installation of new insulation! We’ll also make sure any needed repairs or upgrades happen during this time.

3. Installation

The last step is installing new attic insulation and doing our final clean up and checks. After a final clean up, we’ll be done - and if you didn’t know, you won’t be able to tell we were ever there!

When is Insulation Removal Necessary?

The attic is generally the least-used room in the house - it’s hot, stuffy, full of insulation, and generally not easily accessible, so it can be difficult to know when it’s time to have an attic insulation removal in Vaughan. The points below are all good signs it’s time for a change - but they can also signify other problems that may be going on in your home, so it’s always good to have a professional come and check.

• When there’s been a leak and existing insulation has been damaged by water: Water is one of the most dangerous problems in an attic, since it can lead to mold growth. A leak, dislodged shingles, and even overhanging branches can cause water damage in attics.
• When there’s been high humidity: A humid attic will lead to mold growth, and, like water, humidity can compress old types of insulation (like fibreglass), making it less effective.
• When there’s been pests: Any type of pest (four, six, or eight legged) can cause a great deal of damage to insulation and greatly reduce its ability to keep your home protected from the elements. They also leave behind feces and other messes, and may become stuck and die within your attic.
• When it’s contaminated: Some types of old insulation contain asbestos, which is a known carcinogen and is extremely dangerous.
• When it’s old: If your insulation hasn’t been looked at in ten years, it’s safe to say it’s no longer to code and no longer doing an effective job at keeping your air conditioning inside your home.

Are you Renovating Your Home?

The best time to have an attic insulation removal in Vaughan is when you’re already renovating your home. It gives you the opportunity to receive a few additional benefits:

1. It gets you back into your routine faster, since we can work alongside other contractors.
2. It allows us to make changes or retrofits to help your new product perform to its optimal level, such as by installing new soffits or fixing leaks.
3. It allows us to thoroughly air seal any cracks and gaps in your attic, ensuring you great energy efficiency.

Why Insulation Removal Should be Left to Experts

A quick search on Google will bring up thousands of pages with DIY suggestions and ideas for  home insulation, but at EcoStar, our experience is that attic insulation removal in Vaughan is best left to the experts.

First and foremost, our top priorities during insulation removal and installation are safety, thoroughness, and a high quality of workmanship - things that are difficult to achieve by the layman. When it comes to safety, our crews are highly trained in the latest equipment and best practices, ensuring that you and your family are protected throughout the entire process. We’re thorough in part because, after nearly a decade of experience in the insulation business, we’ve had thousands of hours of on-the-job experience in all kinds of homes. This experience also helps us work to a high degree of workmanship, which is aided by professional grade tools and equipment.

When it comes to installing insulation, the professional approach ensures that your product is applied to the manufacturer’s specifications and is under warranty. It also means that it’ll be safe - from the removal of potentially contaminated materials to the longevity of your new insulation, the professional approach makes a huge difference.