How to Prepare for New Attic Insulation in Mississauga

Depending on the quality, materials, and attic environment, attic insulation in Mississauga homes will usually deteriorate around 20 years. The move to new blown-in insulation is exciting for many homeowners because of the many benefits. Switching to high-quality cellulose attic insulation in Mississauga means restored indoor air quality, easier climate regulation from season to season, and lower heating and cooling expenses overall. 

If your attic insulation is faltering, here’s what you can do to prepare for new blown-in insulation.

Conduct an Attic Inspection in Mississauga 

Professional attic inspections are key to understanding the condition of your attic and the rest of your home. An examination from a trusted insulation company in the Greater Toronto Area like EcoComfort empowers you to assess the health of your attic and make improvements before your attic insulation upgrade to blown-in insulation.

During attic inspections in Mississauga, we look for: 

• Pest Infestations 
• Ventilation Problems or Insufficiencies 
• Water Damage or Leaks
• Mould or Mildew Outbreaks 

In detecting any of the following attic problems, we can help your new attic insulation last longer and perform better throughout its lifespan. 

Pest Removal 

If there are birds, rats, bees, or any other animals or insects that have turned your attic into their home, it’s imperative that you get them out before installing your blown-in insulation. The warmth and shelter of an attic are attractive to pesty animals, but between droppings and nesting, they can contaminate your air quality with bacteria and block ventilation.

Improve Attic Ventilation

The quality of attic ventilation directly affects the effectiveness of attic insulation in Mississauga. If your attic inspection determines that your ventilation is inadequate, then take the time to improve it ahead of the new installation. Proper ventilation allows excess humidity and heat to escape through the roof of your home, enabling better climate control and reducing heating costs. Installing rafter vents and soffit vents or any other prescribed ventilation will also help reduce the opportunity for mould and pest infestations. To learn which types of attic ventilation are best for your attic insulation and home, talk to an attic expert at EcoComfort. 

Attic Mould Remediation

Mould is a time-sensitive matter that requires a prompt response. Unfortunately, it can be a lot more challenging to trace in attics than in other areas of a house. The particular odour of mould is one of the most reliable indications of mould in your attic. Still, the best way to identify mould with certainty is through a professional mould inspection in your attic. Getting rid of mould fast will stop its spread to your new attic insulation and elsewhere around your home. For attic mould remediation, the EcoComfort team can help. Following mould remediation, upgrading to mould-resistant blown-in cellulose insulation will prevent future mould outbreaks in your attic. 

Remove Old Attic Insulation 

The final step before your attic insulation upgrade is insulation removal. While in some cases, new blown-in insulation can be installed over top of existing insulation bats, contaminated or ineffective insulation should be removed, primarily wet attic insulation in Mississauga. So if you have had attic water damage that has not been treated, the EcoComfort team will help you rid your attic of the old attic insulation. 

Working with the Attic Experts at EcoComfort 

Attics can be dangerous and tricky to maneuver. For the most efficient and safe attic insulation preparation, removal, and upgrade, work with the trusted attic experts at EcoComfort.

Schedule your attic inspection today.