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Attic Insulation Removal
   Attic Insulation removal is something that should only be done by a professional company; the dangers of removing contaminated insulation from a cramped attic are great. From the disease, the itchy insulation, the falling hazards associated in walking in an unplanked attic and the wildlife that may very well still be there.
Our Professional team has developed a safe, effective procedure for removing soiled insulation from attics or crawlspaces. Using commercial insulation removal Vacuums are able to remove all of the insulation and other contamination in an attic WITHOUT any of it traveling through the living space of the home. This ensures that none of the dust, debris or animal feces in the attic makes its way down into your house. This is the safest and most practical way to remove old insulation from an attic.
There are Several reasons to have insulation removed from an attic:
We often see attics that are totally polluted with animal feces from squirrels, raccoons, bats and mice infestations. In many of these cases the feces and urine deposits often create strong odors which can be hazardous and make the home unsafe and unhealthy to live in. Call one of Our qualified companies today to get a complete estimate to have your attic insulation removed and replaced today!
Some Of the things that can live in your attic insulation include Squirrels, Bats, Rats, Birds, Snakes, Raccoons and many other wild animals that may make your attic their home. With these animals comes their mess. Urine, Feces and other unmentionables that the animal brings into the attic of your home. The following is a partial list of some of the things that can be found in your attic
Raccoon Roundworm: Baylisascaris procyonis (Nematoda: Ascaridoidea) , is a well-known cause of visceral, ocular, and neural larva migrans in humans and other animals. Fatal or severe central nervous system (CNS) disease from B. procyonis has been reported in >90 species of birds and mammals additionally 13 known cases of neural larva migrans were reported in humans, primarily in children and Adults over the age of 55.
Histoplasmosis: Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. which can be found in Bird and Bat Feces. Its symptoms vary greatly, but the disease primarily affect the lungs. Occasionally, other organs are affected. This form of the disease is called disseminated histoplasmosis, and it can be fatal if untreated. This is disease can be transmitted thru bird and bat droppings, if you get in your attic and disturb the Droppings the spores are sent into the air which is breathed by you. Never get into a contaminated attic without a respirator!!
There are many more Wildlife Diseases than can be found living in a contaminated attic, please click on the following link to to find a more complete resource: http://www.icwdm.org/
Attic Restoration
Once all the Contaminated insulation is removed from your attic and the area is sprayed and Disinfected. it is then time to have the attic checked for chewed wires, additional droppings and feces, entry and exit points created from the animal infestation, and check all truss and wood structures to make sure they are intact. You should have already been given the choices of what type of insulation you want to put beak in the attic by the attic insulation removal contractor.
If not Go here to help make that decision: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
The attic insulation should be installed to the Correct R-Factor that is recommended by the county you live in, if there is a question concerning the R-Factor and the county code, check with your counties code compliance office.
When complete, you should have a secure, clean attic that is safe for you and your family.
This type of work is Dirty and hot. Don’t trust just anyone with your families safety, call one of the qualified contractors listed by state on the left hand side of this page. You will be glad you did!!
If there is no one in your area, please call your local health department to see if anyone in your area offers the unique service.
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