Out With The Old

If you've ever wondered how to get rid of the old insulation in your attic, then this is the post for you. Today we're having all the insulation "sucked" out to make way for new energy saving insulation. The insulation in millions of homes has been sitting in the attic for so long, that it's doing very little to prevent the obvious heat loss through the ceiling. Its been collecting dust and various kinds of debris, creating a potential fire hazard in a hot attic, not to mention the air contamination you'll certainly notice if you're ever brave enough to enter. Ridding the attic of this dusty, potentially hazardous situation and adding 10-12 inches of new blown-in insulation will result in very significant heating and cooling savings in the short and long-term. We'll post some pictures of the process later today, so everyone can see the process. In the meantime, check out Energystar.gov to see the potential for tax credits when upgrading insulation in your attic or throughout your home.