Attic Insulation Replacement | Herndon, VA | Summit Environmental

Do you need attic insulation replacement services in Herndon, VA? Attic insulation is a material placed inside the attic that acts as a barrier against heat. Insulation keeps hot air out during the summer and prevents hot air from escaping during the winter. Proper attic insulation makes your home more comfortable, which will improve your energy efficiency and save you a lot of money in the long run. Unfortunately, 90% of single-family homes in America are not properly insulated. Attic insulation can get ripped up and soiled by pests and wildlife, saturated and moldy from roof leaks, or just settle and become less effective over time. If you aren’t sure what condition your attic insulation in Herndon is, contact the insulation experts at Summit Environmental Solutions today for a FREE estimate. One of our technicians can find out exactly what’s going on with your insulation, and provide you with options to fit your needs and budget.

Types of Attic Insulation

There are many different types of insulation, to fit the varying needs and goals of the home, customer, and location that the insulation needs to be installed in. These are the types of insulation we work with at Summit and will use for your attic insulation project: 

Blanket insulation (batted or rolls): large fiberglass or cellulose blankets/rolls, usually pink and yellow in color. Perfect for large, flat areas of the attic, this material is probably what comes to mind when you picture insulation. 

Loose fill/blown-in (cellulose): this type of insulation is made out of shredded cellulose material, blown into the attic in piles. Loose-fill insulation can be added on to older insulation to revitalize it, and it’s perfect for getting inside areas that blanket insulation can’t reach.    

Spray foam: a spray-on type of foam insulation that hardens fast, forming an airtight, insulating barrier. Spray foam is perfect for sealing gaps, and for insulating smaller or awkward areas that blanketed insulation can’t fit into. 

Foam board or rigid foam: Flat, rigid, highly effective foam boards, these are ideal for insulating walls.

Attic Insulation Removal  | Damaged Insulation Removal 

Do you need your attic insulation removed in the Herndon area? The SES team can help. Attic insulation is often damaged through pests, wildlife, roof leaks, and even old age. Attics provide an ideal spot for wildlife like raccoons, squirrels, and bats, as well as pests like mice and rats to nest and have their babies. Raccoons and squirrels will rip up your insulation to make their nests, often soiling it with their urine and droppings. Mice will ruin your insulation’s ability to resist heat by digging tunnels throughout it. If you have a roof leak, then the rainwater that is infiltrating the attic will dampen and saturate the insulation, not only lessening its ability to resist heat but also resulting in mold growth. Mold growing inside the attic can affect the air quality in your home, as high levels of mold will lead to health issues for you and your family. Sometimes insulation doesn’t get damaged at all, and just slowly settles over time, becoming less effective. 

No matter what is causing your attic insulation to fail, Summit Environmental Solutions can help. We can safely remove damaged or settled attic insulation in the Herndon area, sanitize the area, and replace the insulation with newer, more effective material.

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