A dusty attic with exposed insulation and HVAC ductwork running across the floor.

Do you know how old your insulation is?

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If your insulation is at least 15 years old, and especially if you’ve had it for 20 years or more, it’s likely no longer working for you. Traditional insulation products lose their effectiveness over time, often due to age breaking them down but also due to the effects of moisture, rodents, or insects inhabiting them.

A dusty attic with exposed insulation and HVAC ductwork running across the floor.
Fiberglass, in particular, harbors moisture, which can occur due to condensation or leaks in the home. And, as we all know, moisture creates mold. Mice like fiberglass for nesting, which means they are leaving their feces and urine, creating a toxic mess. Without you knowing it, your home’s air quality could be suffering and affecting your family’s health as well as your home environment. Is there an odor you can’t pinpoint? It could be the insulation in your attic.

Is it time to let it go?

That’s why we highly recommend removing your old insulation before you install new insulation. We always remove the old insulation in our customers’ homes, as installing new insulation on top of old can exacerbate the current problems with your old insulation, such as moisture and mold.

A worker in protective gear vacuums old insulation from an attic, preparing it for an upgrade.

You never know what you will find

Removing the old insulation allows us to examine the area where it was installed to see if there are any issues. We often uncover things like wires, lights, mold, etc. that people haven’t realized were there for years or even decades. One time after removing insulation in a customer’s attic, we discovered a buried duct that was wide open, blowing 70-degree air into the attic instead of into the living space, which explained why the homeowner’s living space was so cold! On top of that, they had been paying to heat the attic!

Seal out moisture and prevent mold growth

An attic undergoing insulation work, with foam sealing applied around exposed framing.

We’ll not only remove your old insulation but also seal up all the tiny cracks, penetrations and areas around the attic where air and moisture can get in (such as around top plates). You want that air seal because air and moisture rising from below are what creates the mold in insulation as well as in your attic walls, which can create a host of problems.

Get a free home insulation assessment

Not sure how old your insulation is or what state it’s in? Give us a call and we’ll come to your home to give you a free assessment and a quote for removal if necessary.

Once you remove the old, nasty stuff, think of how nice it will be to then start fresh and clean with new state-of-the-art insulation products!

A side-by-side "Before and After" comparison of an attic cleanup, showing a transformation from a cluttered, dusty space to a clean, organized area with exposed wiring neatly arranged.

Learn more about improving your indoor air quality and preventing mold.

Cool Fact:

Cellulose insulation is a natural, non-toxic product that manages moisture to prevent mold growth. It’s a healthy product that helps your home maintain safe air quality.

Hot Tip:

Formaldehyde is a chemical that is often found in homes, particularly in certain types of insulation, and it poses a serious health risk. If you have an older home or old insulation, have it checked for the presence of this chemical.