Hello World! Welcome Friends! There may come a time when your loft insulation needs to be removed and replaced. Depending on the material used, insulation can last anywhere between 10-100 years before it should be upgraded. The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association says 90% of US homes are under-insulated, which is a wild amount when you think about it!
A common problem is older homes having poor-quality insulation that’s not built to last, and multiple homeowners don’t think about replacing it. You might also have a type of insulation that home insurance providers hate, so even if it’s new, you should get rid of it to keep your quote down.
It’s all very complex – but here are three things to do before replacing loft insulation:
Get a Pro in to Check Your Insulation
A professional insulation specialist can check your insulation to help you understand two main things:
- If it actually needs to be removed
- How it should be removed
You might think your insulation is due an upgrade but a specialist could tell you it’s good for another 5-10 years. You won’t know this unless you let them check it. If it does require replacing, they’ll explain the safest removal method. Never attempt to remove insulation on your own without seeing a specialist as it can lead to health complications if removed incorrectly. With their guidance, you’ll know what needs to be done and the safest way to do it.
Bring in a Roofer Before Starting Any Work
After the insulation specialist has explained how the insulation will be removed, we recommend contacting an expert roofing contractor to look at the structural integrity of your roof. It’s pretty common for roofing tiles to become damaged during insulation removal, so you need to be sure your roof is ready for what’s to come.
It’s all about safety; if you get the insulation removed without consulting a roofer, bigger problems could occur later down the line. Instead of paying for insulation removal, you’re now paying for additional roof repairs.
Ensure Your Loft is Completely Clear
Don’t make the mistake of leaving your loft full of junk when removing insulation. Everything must be taken out of it so there’s an empty area for the specialists to work in. This makes their job easier while also ensuring any belongings in the loft don’t get damaged.
There’s no point cleaning the loft as it will get extremely messy during the removal process. However, you should spend some time bringing boxes down and removing anything else from the area. This might mean you have to clear some extra space in your garage/spare room to keep everything in. We suggest removing things the day before the insulation removal process begins so you don’t have to deal with loads of boxes everywhere for too long. Also, it’s a great excuse to clear out the loft and get rid of any clutter!
Make sure you do these three things before replacing loft insulation as it ensures the process goes as swiftly as possible. Everything will be taken care of and there will be a much lower chance of something going wrong.
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