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Signs it’s Time to Remove & Upgrade Attic Insulation

Name: EcoComfort
Address: 6800 Kitimat Rd #25, Mississauga, ON L5N 7J6, Canada, Ontario, ON, L5N 7J6
Telephone: 416-333-4554
Rating: 5

For most homeowners, the attic is “out-of-sight” and, therefore, “out-of-mind”. But when energy efficiency issues arise, the questions are usually about insulation. Is there sufficient insulation material? Is the existing insulation performing? Does the attic insulation need to be removed?

For homeowners in Toronto, attic insulation is an essential component of the home, particularly throughout the long winter season. When it’s performing at peak, quality insulation will keep the home warm in winter and cool in summer, thus providing the optimum comfort for occupants.

When should your attic insulation be removed?

The truth is, attic insulation material does not have to be removed just because it’s old. Quality insulation does not necessarily become obsolete because of age. And while performance may well be compromised over the years, this too does not mean that complete replacement is required.

If you’re concerned about your attic insulation in Toronto, you may be dealing with a number of issues, if not a combination of issues. You may have experienced a rodent infestation. You may have had water damage for some reason. Or, you may be dealing with an infiltration of mould.

Whatever the issue with your insulation, it’s wise to undertake a professional inspection whereby the insulation is assessed for performance as well as potential problems. Indeed, if only certain areas of the attic are compromised, there’s really no need to contemplate complete attic insulation removal.

Water damage to attic insulation

Whatever the source, water damage does compromise most insulation materials. R-Value will be diminished, and in worst cases, the moisture will facilitate mould growth or mildew. If your insulation is water damaged, it will have to be removed - at the very least the area that’s affected.

Rodent or insect contaminations

Rodents tend to build their nests in the attic, using the insulation material as a home. When urine and droppings start to accumulate, the contaminated insulation must be removed, and the area must be effectively disinfected. Left unattended, insulation contaminated by animal waste can pose health risks to you and your family; there’s no way to install new attic insulation without a full removal and cleanup.

Mould growth throughout the attic

If your attic insulation has been soaked, or otherwise exposed to a lot of moisture, it’s a perfect environment for mould to grow and spread. This can be a serious situation that requires proper remediation before any new insulation can be installed. Mould growth requires professional attention to minimize health risks, like respiratory issues.

Vermiculite deposits in the attic

Because vermiculite insulation contains asbestos, it has the potential to be dangerous. When the material remains undisturbed, it’s not a cause for concern, but professionals usually recommend removal and remediation before considering installing new attic insulation. This is absolutely not a DIY project.

Count on EcoComfort for Attic Insulation in Toronto

If you’re considering attic insulation removal for any reason, a professional contractor should be managing the project. At EcoComfort Insulation & Contracting, we discourage customers from removing their attic insulation by themselves as the risks and dangers far outweigh the cost savings.

We specialize in blown-in cellulose insulation, and highly recommend this product when topping up or replacing the insulation in your attic. Contact us at 416-333-4554 for a FREE price quote, or fill out our online form.

Book an Attic Inspection Today by Calling 416-333-4554.

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Very efficient service from quote to the completion of the job 2 days later. Thanks to EcoComfort, we now have baffles in our two attic spaces as well as insulation that went from extremely poor (builder's quality of 4") to R60. We're extremely happy with the work done and would not hesitate to recommend EcoComfort. Thank you very much!!

Your guys have done a fantastic job. Excellent quality service. Hard work with friendly smiling faces. I interacted all of them throughout the day. A+ team. Please pass it on. Thank you.

From inspection, quote, job, clean up and final inspection of the finished work, Eco Comfort Insulation did a fantastic job. They answered all my questions in detail during the initial consult, and did a great job. They cleaned up properly, and left after I was satisfied. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to increase their attic insulation. Thank you.

I'm very pleased with EcoComfort. I called them for an attic insulation top up. After the first phone call, someone came to have a quick look at my attic. A few weeks later, two men and their truck came and increased my attic insulation from R21 to R60 with blown-in cellulose. I appreciate that they use Canadian materials (Climatizer Plus). The work only took a few hours and they left everything just as they found it, nice and clean. My house feels a little cozier now with the added insulation. Thanks a lot!

EcoComfort did a fantastic job adding insulation to my home. Their expertise, professionalism, knowledge and scheduling are incomparable to any other Contractor I've experienced. Great team and a smooth process. Well done!

Everything went smoothly, and I am very happy with the work. Your team was great explaining the work that needed to be done and providing me with pics of the work before and after thanks Arnold and Patrick. I would highly recommend you guys to anyone who asks me about your services.

I had a wonderful experience with the Ecocomfort team. I originally hired them to top up my builder-grade insulation from 8 inches all the way up to 24 inches which is approx R-70 and they did a fantastic job. A huge shout-out to the entire team including Arnold, Patrick, Daniel, Louis, Adam, and Paul. Every one of them was friendly, professional and efficient.

Ecocomfort did a great job, arrived on time, efficient, cleaned up any mess, polite workers, all in all, a job well done!

The EcoComfort team was excellent. from making contact, quoting, to a first-rate insulation job. The guys were friendly, fast, and left no mess. I would recommend them

Very unusual these days to find a home contractor who in fact lives up to or exceeds their claims and online revues. Wojtek was prompt, courteous, extremely knowledgeable and very patient.........he answered all my questions. Patrick, his brother and his two colleagues arrived on time, were careful and tidy, did an excellent job and cleaned up beautifully. I was skeptical of the purported benefits of adding attic insulation but during this recent late summer heat wave I have not required air conditioning during the day and only a bit overnight. Aside from potential future energy savings, the benefits were immediately evident. I would highly recommend Ecocomfort to anyone considering anything they do.

For 800 sq ft attics - EcoComfort Insulation price was HALF what 2 other insulation contractors quoted me. Very professional starting from the quote (Wojtek) - who explained the process, to the guys who did installation, very efficient and professional, - vacuumed and cleaned afterwards - can't wait to see how it retains the heat on these colder evenings. Highly recommend them.

Tom and co. were amazing!! They just completed the job within 3hrs and I had zero insulation to begin with so it was a big job. They were truly professional, cleaned up after the job and walked me through the inspection. Ontop of that, they also helped fix a small leak in the roof which they noticed during the job!! That's service beyond and above and truly appreciated!! Looking forward now to having warmth in the bedrooms this coming winter and would definitely recommend EcoComfort to anyone! You guys are awesome...

We had a great experience with EcoComfort. Arnold attended our home to provide us with a quote, and he explained the whole process and answered any questions we had. The insulation itself went well- two workers came to do the job. They cleaned up afterwards. We already notice a difference with our second floor feeling less hot in the summer heat now that we have our attic insulation done!

EcoComfort was such a pleasure to work with! Patrick, Tom, and Jack were very detailed, cared about the work and our concerns, and provided expert advice. They were kind and patient and explained all the steps they took. Very professional group of people. They were clean and efficient in their work. Highly recommend EcoComforts services. The whole process was seamless.

I hired EcoComfort Insulation after researching the more labour-intensive option to replace the batting by hand. It was like a mountain range of pink batts in the attic which was honestly a bit terrifying. Patrick sent a crew with a truck which sucked the old, dusty, pink stuff out and blew in new R60+ cellulose. I am so happy I went with this installation method and it was well worth spending the extra money.

I had Eco Comfort in recently to blow in new insulation after we had recently taken down and installed a new ceiling. Everything went very well. Everything from getting the quote, scheduling the work, and the team coming out went very smoothly. Everyone was very friendly and the crew did a great job. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

The guys did a spectacular job in removing the old insulation and replacing it with cellulose. They were friendly, efficient and professional. They also installed a bathroom roof vent for better air circulation AND installed weatherstripping for our attic hatch. After work was done, they cleaned up the minimal dust that occurred and left our place as if they were never there. This company provides awesome service. Hire them!

Signs it’s Time to Remove & Upgrade Attic Insulation