When does attic insulation need to be replaced?

When does attic insulation need to be replaced?

Lack of good attic insulation can mean a cooler home and higher heating bills. Want your home to stay warm during the coldest time of the year? It may be time to replace your attic insulation.

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If you notice increased energy costs, pest infestations or water damage to your roof, it's time to upgrade your home and attic insulation for better protection.

These are signs that you need to replace your attic insulation.

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‍Increasing Energy Costs and Attic Insulation

Have you noticed that your energy bills are going up? Improving your home's insulation can help reduce rising energy bills.

Different types of insulation wear out over time. Our professionals can inspect your home and attic to determine if insulation replacement is necessary. A professional can also assess where heat is coming from in your home and make sure the relevant points are insulated.

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Worried about the cost of insulating your attic? Contact our team of insulation experts at Spray Foam Tech for an accurate quote. In GTA, you may also qualify for a rebate when upgrading your attic insulation. Save on your heating bills and get your money back. !it's a win-win!

Pests

Pests love old attic insulation because it can be a safe haven. They can corrode old insulation and leave residue. Rodents, bed bugs and other pests can cause other problems in your home by burrowing into walls and eating through your home's electrical wiring and siding.


Rodents prefer safe, warm and protected environments, making the inside of your walls and attic their ideal nest. Pests also multiply, and when some pests adapt, they multiply.

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Be prepared for pests this winter‍
In addition to nesting in insulation, droppings and urine can be found, consequently rodent pests. This is an unavoidable problem with a rodent infestation regardless of location. One of the biggest dangers of this is that the air quality in your home can be compromised.

Pests cause the displacement of insulation materials to deteriorate the insulating capacity, resulting in higher heating costs.

Water damaged attic or roof

Wet insulation is bad insulation. You may have a leaky roof that has damaged your insulation, and you didn't even notice it.

An inspection can determine where the water entered your home and the extent of the damage. It is recommended that professionals inspect the roof or ceiling, remove the damaged insulation and replace it with effective new insulation.

Sometimes the materials are not of the quality necessary to remain effective over the years. Add to this the location, poor ventilation of the home and daily activities that can cause condensation, such as showering or cooking, and the result is dampness that is difficult to fix at first.

‍Icicles

Icicles look pretty, but they're a sign that your home needs new insulation.

Icicles and ice dams form when warm air escapes from your home, heating the roof, melting the snow and forming icicles. This is a sure sign that your attic insulation is damaged and needs to be replaced.

A simple way to help prevent ice dams is to keep your roof and eaves at the same temperature. Here's how to do it:

Add extra insulation to your attic floor to help keep warm air inside your home and out of the attic.
Relocate or eliminate heat sources (recessed lighting, for example) in the attic directly below the ceiling.

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Our professionals can help you check and determine where the source of the problem may originate.

Attic insulation and replacement

If you notice higher utility bills, pests, water-damaged roofs and icicles, it may be time to replace and upgrade your attic insulation. Anticipating these problems can save you more money in the long run.

Proper attic insulation can also keep your roof in better condition, helping to prevent ice dams and condensation.

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‍SPRAY FOAM TECH can help with all your attic insulation needs in GTA and the surrounding area. Our experts will inspect your home and provide a fair assessment and quote for the insulation services required.

Contact us to schedule the removal of your old insulation and install your new attic insulation today!