There are several reasons why attic insulation and restoration should be a top priority for homeowners. For example, an attic’s insulation can have a significant effect on heating and cooling bills, meaning that energy-efficient homeowners will want to make sure theirs has no vulnerabilities whatsoever. However, homeowners who have encountered a pest infestation should consider attic insulation and restoration.
Birds, mice, rats, squirrels, bats, and raccoons all love to nest in one particular area of your home: the attic. Animals love your attic for the shelter and warmth it provides, not to mention their favorite nesting material: attic insulation.
Why Do I Need Attic Restoration after Rodent and Wildlife Infestation?
All animals leave behind evidence. After all animals have been safely removed, you’ll still have to clean up behind them. Not only will they leave droppings, unpleasant odors, and stains, but you’ll probably also find that your house has been damaged in the process. Many critters tend to gnaw on wood and other materials, leaving droppings wherever they can.
Insulation Damage from Wildlife and Rodents:
- Contamination from Droppings and Urine: Raccoons, squirrels, and bats tend to defecate and urinate in specific locations, which can spread diseases.
- Shredding and Gnawing: Animals in the attic will use insulation to create dens and nests.
- Compressed Insulation or Holes in Insulation: As animals in the attic move, they will either tunnel through the insulation or create runs on its surface.
When attic insulation is damaged, it can affect your home’s health.
- Pathogens from droppings, urine, and ecoparasites can fester in damaged insulation from rodents and wildlife.
- Urine, nests, and blocked ventilation can trap moisture in the insulation. Over time, this promotes mold and mildew growth, wood rot, and poor indoor air quality.
- Flattened or disturbed insulation can lead to higher heating and energy costs, drafts, and an overworked HVAC system.
Animal in Attic Clean Up
Cleaning up after wildlife is highly unpleasant. Therefore, please don’t hesitate to give our experts at Critter Control a call. We will thoroughly inspect your attic and your chimney for you and make sure that every last bit of evidence is gone.
We will also replace any damaged or soiled insulation for you. Plus, we can take care of chimney repairs as well if you need them. Once we are through, you won’t find any evidence of prior critter habitation.
Signs You Might Need New Attic Insulation
Your attic insulation is crucial to ensuring that the heated or cooled air your HVAC system works hard to produce isn’t wasted in your home. It plays a huge role in your home’s overall comfort, helping your HVAC system maintain a comfortable temperature.
With time, though, insulation degrades and can even become compromised, leading to problems. Here are a few telltale signs that indicate it is time to change your insulation:
- High energy bills: Poor or insufficient insulation causes warm air to seep out during winter and creep in during the summer, forcing your HVAC system to work harder than it should.
- Strange noises: Hearing scurrying, scratching, or other suspicious sounds can be evidence that your attic is home to unwanted pests that might have ruined the insulation.
- Evidence of wildlife or pests: Gnawed insulation, droppings, or nests in the attic are sure-fire signs that you have a problem—namely, that pests have taken over your home.
We Can Get Your Attic Back in Shape
Our Critter Control specialist will get your attic back in shape in no time. We’ll repair your vents, replace your soiled insulation, and even restore your chimney to its original condition.
Finding critters in your house is unpleasant enough as it is. Fortunately, with our help, you can move on without constant reminders of their presence. When it comes to attic restoration and chimney repair services, Critter Control is ready to help when you need us.
Attic Insulation Replacement
Removing old and damaged insulation is the first and most important step in preparing your attic for installing new material. We safely remove old, contaminated insulation infested with pests, leaving your attic clean, pest-free, and ready for new insulation.
Efficient Attic Insulation Installation
Proper installation is a must to make the most of your new insulation’s energy efficiency and comfort. We do blown-in insulation, one of the leading picks for attic insulation, favored for its ability to fill even the tiniest gaps in your attic.
How much insulation is enough? Installing the right amount, not too much or too little, is crucial to ensure the right result. Too little insulation leaves your home vulnerable to uncomfortable temperature fluctuations, whereas too much can compromise ventilation and lead to moisture buildup.
We’ll evaluate your attic to install just the right amount, ensuring you can enjoy all the benefits of new, fresh attic insulation.
Energy Efficiency & Pest Control
At Critter Control, we recommend cellulose insulation with thermal, acoustical, and pest-control (TAP) properties. This multi-functional material offers protection in three ways:
- Thermal protection: This insulation cools your home in the summer and heats it in the winter by preventing the conditioned air your HVAC system pumps from escaping. This, in turn, reduces your energy bills.
- Acoustical benefits: The fluffy layers of insulation help reduce outside noise, creating a quieter, more peaceful home environment.
- Pest deterrent: TAP insulation is treated with a natural pest control agent that helps prevent infestations, adding an extra layer of protection to your home.
With our expertly installed insulation, you’ll enjoy a more energy-efficient, quieter, and pest-free home for years to come.
Attic Insulation Contractors Near You
At Critter Control, we proudly serve communities throughout the United States, serving many major cities and their surrounding municipalities. Whether you’re experiencing rising energy costs or signs of pest activity, we’ve got you covered.
Contact us today to learn more about how our attic insulation services can protect and preserve your home while reducing utility bills.
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