Disinfectant For Loose Attic Insulation

Pros and cons of loose fill fiberglass attic insulation.

Disinfectant for loose attic insulation.

This attic was infested with rodents both roof rats and eastern gray squirrels. You can t simply buy it in bags and spread it around yourself. Additionally insulation may need to be replaced as the result of a rodent infestation or excessive mold and mildew. Like cellulose you need a big machine to blow it in.

Learn more about our attic insulation services here. Loose fill insulation is great for installing in attics with very little headroom. I trapped and removed all of the animals and indentified and permanently sealed shut all of the entry points. We then disinfect the attic with a hospital grade disinfectant which kills 99 9 of all viruses bacteria and odor left behind by the animals or rodents.

06 16 2005 this is a standard attic decontamination job. If you or previous owners used the insulated attic for storage purposes the weight of the items may have flattened the insulation. We will also vaccuum up loose insulation as well as any dust and debris left behind. Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.

Spray any urine droppings and nesting materials with either a bleach and water solution 1 parts bleach to 9 parts water or a household disinfectant prepared according to the label instructions for dilution and. Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer. For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices. Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.

Note that a dust mask may provide some protection against dust molds and insulation fibers but does not protect against viruses. According to the centers for disease control cdc rats can carry potentially life threatening hantaviruses that humans can contract by coming in contact with infected waste.