{"id":87,"date":"2019-07-30T17:11:32","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T17:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southeasterncrawlspaces.com\/Atlanta-Crawlspace-Encapsulation\/?p=87"},"modified":"2019-08-08T19:09:16","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T19:09:16","slug":"benefits-of-old-crawlspace-insulation-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southeasterncrawlspaces.com\/Atlanta-Crawlspace-Encapsulation\/crawlspace-insulation-removal\/benefits-of-old-crawlspace-insulation-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits Of Old Crawlspace Insulation Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BenefitsPrior to crawlspace encapsulation<\/a>, it\u2019s probably no real surprise that air moves between the house and the crawlspace rather easily. \u201cBut my crawlspace is insulated?\u201d you may be thinking.
\nWhile that may be true, you need to consider a few things. For one thing, how long ago was that insulation installed? <\/p>\n

Over time, insulation can get old and end up in poor shape, especially in crawlspaces where water intrusion is often a problem. This moisture compromises the integrity and effectiveness of the insulation, as well as leads to mildew and mold. <\/p>\n

Plus, insulation was often not installed in thick enough layers rendering it practically ineffective. So, before encapsulation, what often needs to happen first is the removal of old insulation<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Assessment & Removal Project for Old Insulation<\/h2>\n

We don\u2019t want to imply that removing old insulation is as good as having no insulation at all, although it kind of is. Just having old, compromised, and ineffective material in place doesn\u2019t do much as far as making the space more energy-efficient. <\/p>\n

In fact, it doesn\u2019t do much and can become a damp mess that\u2019s the ideal breeding ground for mold. That\u2019s the main reason why just not having it in place may be the better option. <\/p>\n

When it comes to the removal of old insulation, there are a few things to know:<\/p>\n

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