
FACT: Up to 30% of the air you breathe comes from your attic and crawl space.The Pest Guard Insulation system saves money! When added to existing insulation or installed on its own, the Pest Guard Insulation system helps keep comfortable air in the living area of your home. This reduces the required energy needed to heat or cool your home and, in turn, reduces your heating and cooling bills. Insulation with The Insulation Man qualifies for a tax credit up to $500
The Pest Guard Insulation system controls pests! In addition to conserving energy and reducing unwanted sound, Zone Defense also responsibly eliminates many common household pests that it comes into contact with.
The Pest Guard Insulation system is Green! With so many products claiming to be “green” these days, it is often difficult to discern which products truly are environmentally responsible. When viewed in the context of the entire product life-cycle (from production to operation to disposal), cellulose insulation is one of the greenest building products in the world. Cellulose insulation takes less energy to make than other insulation products, is made from 80%+ recycled paper, reduces a home’s carbon footprint by saving energy, and provides no post-installation waste.
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There are three main reasons to have insulation removed from an attic:
We often see attics that are strewn with animal feces from squirrel, raccoon, bat and mice infestations. In these cases the droppings and urine deposits often create strong odors and can be hazardous. Sometimes its a home improvement project that warrants removing and replacing the insulation in an attic. Other times it is something as simple as old blown insulation trickling out of cracks around light fixtures and attic doors.
An attic that is full of old, dusty, contaminated insulation is not only a potential health hazard to the home's occupants but it is also unusable. Who would want to store their belongings amongst filthy insulation, years of dust-mites and animal droppings? Reclaim your attic and turn it into usable space with our insulation removal and attic clean out services.
The Insulation Man specializes in new attic insulation, crawl space insulation,cellulose insulation and insulation removal in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Suffolk ,Norfolk and Newport News. If you are looking for an insulation company or have already spoken to insulation companies about your home, please consider The Insulation Man for your attic and crawl space insulation needs.We have a Certified Mold Inspector on staff
The Insulation Man offers air testing to detect any mold spores that are airborne in your home.We can also test for pet dander and other allergens that may be effecting your family's health. Insulation companies should be able to detect mold growth in insulation and under it.
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Indicators of Sick Building Syndrome include:
Mold can be found almost anywhere; it can grow on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are over 20,000 different types of mold that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, insulation, and building materials. It is impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores indoors. However, mold growth can be controlled by controlling the moisture.
When mold spores land on wet or damp materials they begin growing and digesting whatever they are on in order to survive. Molds gradually destroy the things they grow upon. All mold has the potential to cause health effects. Mold produces allergens and toxins that can cause symptoms such as hay fever, asthma attacks, respiratory problems, irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat, as well as serious sinus infections and headaches. If mold is present, caution should be used to prevent mold and mold spores from being dispersed throughout the air where they can be inhaled.
The Insulation Man will perform visual inspections inside and outside of the home to help locate possible moisture problems using moisture meters, relative humidity indicators, and optical scopes to look inside air ducts and walls.Not all insulation companies are trained to do so.
Air samples can be taken to identify what types of mold are present in the home. Although you may not see the mold, if there have been water leaks or moisture problems, mold may be growing behind walls or under the floors. Tape lifts or swab samples can also be taken to identify molds if they are visible and can be reached.
Pricing for air, tape and swab samples vary depending upon how many samples are taken. With air samples you must take at least two samples, one outside and one inside. Request More Information
Controlling the water or source of moisture should be your first concern. Once these issues have been repaired, any visible growth should be cleaned and removed by a professional.
Mycotoxins, or fungal toxins, are low-relative-molecular-mass biomolecules produced by fungi, some of which are toxic to animals and human beings. Mycotoxins are known to interfere with RNA synthesis and may cause DNA damage. Some fungal species may produce various mycotoxins, depending on the substrate. Trichothecenes identified as one of the important mycotoxins in the indoor environment which may influence the health and hygiene.Insulation Companies
The Insulation Man offers air testing for mold in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk,Portsmouth,Suffolk,Hampton and Newport News. Air test samples are sent to an approved lab and a written report indicating what if anything was detected along with a detailed report of what the findings mean to you and your family.
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