Why Choose The Pros For Old Insulation Removal?

Keep Your Home Healthy With GNI’s Stress-Free, Quick, Safe And Clean Removal Process

Quick Facts:

Why Choose The Pros For Old Insulation Removal?

Insulation needs to be removed when it is damaged or contaminated.

Restricted airflow/ventilation may lead to growth of mold and mildew.

Old insulation, contaminated insulation or decaying insulation may pose hazards to your health and indoor air quality.

Removing insulation allows for complete and proper air sealing and optimal results in terms of comfort.

Insulation can be become damaged or contaminated by a leaky roof, animals, and smoke damage.

GNI’s Hassle-Free Assessment Process Will Determine the Extent Of Old Insulation Removal Required.

The fact that you may be considering old insulation removal means that you’re confronted with this arduous task for some reason or another. There are an abundance of reasons for removal - some of them essential, some not so critical. At Great Northern Insulation, our assessment process will determine if, and to what extent, removal is required. We’ll make it easy to deal with, and with the least encumbrance on your lifestyle.

Our people have encountered virtually every insulation removal scenario one can imagine.

In some cases, there’s existing insulation that may have been improperly placed or improperly installed - it actually restricts the efficiency of airflow, and impedes proper ventilation, especially in areas like the attic. This kind of situation can often lead to an invasion of mold and mildew, which in itself might lead to bigger problems. Another common condition is damaged insulation, as a result of a leaking roof, animal contamination, or perhaps smoke damage. In a worst-case scenario, the insulation may require removal in order to eliminate pre-existing materials that are dangerous and harmful (sometimes hazardous), like vermiculite that contains asbestos.

In Many Cases Insulation Needs To Be Removed During A Renovation Or Retrofit

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It’s also not uncommon for insulation to be removed during a renovation or retrofit. And although new insulation can be installed over old insulation, removal and retrofit during an upgrade is recommended for best results. Great Northern Insulation can perform a complete and thorough removal of the insulation – quick, safe and clean, using state-of-the-art equipment, without disturbing the occupants of the home.

Warning Warning! Some Old Insulation May Pose Hazards To Your Health And Indoor Air Quality.

The Steps Of GNI’s Old Insulation Removal Process

The Removal Process:

Insulation removal is basically a “cleanup” process, but it needs the experience and expertise for a job well done. Our trained staff use specialized equipment and discard the waste insulation in an exterior disposal system.

Cleaning Up After Insulation Removal:

We pride ourselves on leaving no debris and ensuring the area in question is returned to its original condition, and at times, in better condition. Clearly, we want the area to be in perfect shape for the next step - installation of new, improved insulation

Time To Install
New Insulation:

We install NEW spray foam and/or fibreglass insulation in your home.

Increase in Energy Savings:

Now that your insulation is upgraded you will enjoy home comfort and cost savings for many years to come.

A DIY Project vs Hiring Professionals At GNI

Why Insulation Removal Is Best Left To The Experts?

While it’s true that the Internet is full of do-it-yourself options and promises, our personal customer exposure shows that insulation removal is best left to the experts. The process is extremely labor-intensive, and equally time-consuming - you can double that time for someone who is inexperienced. Beyond that, the potential hazards could pose a threat to health: you may be exposed to harmful contaminants; animal remains; mold and mildew deposits; not to mention vermiculite that may contain asbestos. In short, this is not the time or place for a DIY project.

The process is extremely labor-intensive, and equally time-consuming - you can double that time for someone who is inexperienced.

We also like to remind our customers that insulation removal is only part of an overall job. As well as removing every last fragment of loose insulation, there’s a need to properly prepare the area for re-insulation: it may require installing a new air barrier or vapor barrier; there may be a need to properly insulation around existing pot lights. Most importantly, with the upgraded insulation service package (e.g spray foam & loosefill insulation hybrid approach) our pros make sure to seal everything tight.

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