Should I remove old attic insulation before adding new?

• <div><p>Ideally, you can add new insulation to your existing insulation. However, some circumstances require you to remove old insulation before adding any new insulation: </p><ul><li><p>If the insulation is over 15 years old</p></li><li><p>If the insulation is wet or moldy</p></li><li><p>If it is <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-vermiculite-insulation.htm">vermiculite insulation</a></p></li><li><p>If you see signs of pest infestation</p></li></ul><p>Removing old insulation is best left to a pro who can safely dispose of potential moldy or asbestos-ridden insulation.</p></div>

Does the paper on insulation go in or out?

• <div><p>If you’re using faced insulation with paper, face the paper toward the inside of the room during the installation process. </p><p>A good way to remember this is that the paper should face the “warm side” as it’s the vapor barrier, meaning it should face toward where the heat will be coming from.</p></div>

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Nick did a great job. He even had to install a new outlet for my dryer vent. It only took him about an hour and the price was very reasonable. Only $175.
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Reviewed in December 2024
Ace originally installed this fan for us a year ago. Recently, it fell out of the ceiling. We called him to come and replace it, but in doing so, he put a holes in our ceiling. After weeks of him not answering calls or texts, he text my wife 42 times asking for some work. So we had him come to...
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Reviewed in July 2022
Mr. Randy Jones was an absolute pleasure to meet and work with. Very patient and thorough in his explaining of the products and the process to begin and complete the application. Very satisfied with the products and the workmanship that enveloped the install and completion of the task at hand....
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Texoma Grass Guys, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Very good, crew was very knowledgeable and professional, only one issue occurred during installation, we had a metal roof installed and as the crew began installation about half way through discovered that they were eight sheets of metal short and couldn't finish the job, this caused about a...
Born To Roof Texas
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Reviewed in November 2018
Brian did top notch work. He was very helpful and conscientious. I love the job he did on flooring installation!
Quality Innovation and Remodeling
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Reviewed in November 2016
Technicians installed a functioning unit and duct, but left handprints and smudges on interior wall at thermostat and caused cracks in dry wall in kitchen ceiling (duct work). Thomas Bui himself refused to repair the cracks after repeated requests.
Thomas Bui & Sons, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2016
They were great, they really was. My husband had a brain tumor and he had to have it removed and we didn't have no air and the guy we bought it from over there at lafferty's they had people come out and installed it and he didn't have to lift it or nothing which he couldn't and their prices are...
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Doorbell Installation FAQs, answered by experts

Ideally, you can add new insulation to your existing insulation. However, some circumstances require you to remove old insulation before adding any new insulation:

If the insulation is over 15 years old
If the insulation is wet or moldy
If it is vermiculite insulation
If you see signs of pest infestation

Removing old insulation is best left to a pro who can safely dispose of potential moldy or asbestos-ridden insulation.

Heat lost through uninsulated basement walls can account for up to 30% of the total energy lost through heat transfer to the outdoors. While homes in mild climates won't gain as much benefit from having an insulated basement as those in cold climates, the effects are still noticeable on your energy bill.

If you’re using faced insulation with paper, face the paper toward the inside of the room during the installation process.

A good way to remember this is that the paper should face the “warm side” as it’s the vapor barrier, meaning it should face toward where the heat will be coming from.

Insulating a detached garage won't reduce your home's heating or cooling bills—and insulating an attached garage will only have a small effect on your home's energy efficiency. However, insulating an attached garage can reduce the transfer of heating and cooling to and from the outdoors, which can reduce the amount of energy your home needs to stay comfortable. Also, having an insulated garage is just more pleasant. Balance the cost of insulating your garage with how you'll use the space to determine if the project is worth it.

Professionals can install a radiant barrier in a day or two, but DIY installation will take several days. The time it takes to install a radiant barrier depends largely on the size of the space and the installation method. Larger homes can take a pro two to three days to finish the job. It’s also quicker to lay foil over existing insulation.

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