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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Mr. Boutout replaced a toilet and installed float shelves above it. Very efficient and done in a timely manner. Looks great!
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Our professional installed our microwave properly and timely. We will hire him again for our electrical needs.
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Great job all around from initial inspection to final installation and clean up!! I highly recommended this group of good people to work for you!! Best price and great work !!
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I canâ t recommend Nic enough! He came in as soon as I called needing help. He installed my new toilet quick and did an outstanding job! I will always use him when needed. ð ¥°
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Very professional. Highly recommend. They installed a high tech sprinkler system. After, we hired them for all future lawn care needs. Great people, great company!
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Thomas did an excellent job, he came out the same day so I could get my refrigerator installed the next day. He even helped me install my refrigerator. Heâ s a great communicator and I would recommend him to anyone needing anything done in and around your home.
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Installed 2 outdoor outlets. Great work at a reasonable price.
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I hired them to do repairs on my garage doors. I also needed two Auxx storage lifts installed, which they were able to do for me. The lifts work perfectly and were exactly what I needed for storage in an existing garage with no shelving and no "storeroom" attached. They were very professional,...
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very quick and on time for the appointment then when they were on time for the installation process and it didn't take them long at all.
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Mr. Otis is so many things! The first few words that come to mind are: honest, efficient, and trustworthy. A storm came through a knocked over a rather large 10' fence down, he came out, straightened the botched job and reinforced the fence. When I learned he was a man of many talents, I asked...
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Doorbell Installation questions, 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.

Yes, including recycled denim and cellulose from natural fibers.

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.

Yes, professionals can add extra insulation or backing for enhanced sound control.

Insulating windows without plastic is usually the better method. Outside of simply replacing your windows, you could buy cellular shades, which trap air between the window and the home, add a window film that blocks UV rays and traps heat, or cover your windows with a low-emissivity coating called “low-E.”

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