Owens Corning Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing in Schertz: What to Know First
We provide independent Owens Corning attic cleaning and rodent proofing in Schertz, with most jobs completed in one to two days and a written price delivered before any work starts. As an independent Owens Corning service provider, we carry no manufacturer authorization, which means we source parts based on what actually fixes your attic, not what a brand program requires. Most calls we get from Schertz homeowners involve the Owens Corning AttiCat blown-in fiberglass system or PINK Next Gen Fiberglas installed between 2015 and 2022, often after rodents have tunneled through it or summer heat has degraded the binder. Call (830) 402-5240 for a free estimate with upfront pricing.
How Owens Corning Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- AttiCat PINK Fiberglas compresses after rodent nesting. The loose-fill product settles to roughly 70% of labeled R-value once rodents have compacted it for burrows. We remove the contaminated material entirely, sanitize the substrate, then reinstall to proper depth with a depth-stick photo log.
- PINK Next Gen Fiberglas binder breaks down above 140°F. In Schertz attics, especially in the Sedona subdivision off FM 1518 where roof deck temperatures regularly exceed that threshold, the plant-based binder can off-gas and lose loft. We find this during inspection by checking for matting near the ridge, then replace with fresh material after air sealing.
- Owens Corning ProCat loose fill bridges over recessed can lights. When installers blow insulation without first boxing or sealing IC-rated fixtures, the fiberglass creates a direct path for conditioned air into the attic. We pull back the material, install fire-rated covers, seal with mastic, then redistribute.
- Foamular rigid board gaps at knee walls and skylight chases. The XPS product shrinks slightly over time in our heat cycles, opening thermal bypasses that rodents exploit. We remove degraded sections, reseal with compatible tape and canned foam, then overlay with fresh insulation.
- VentSure ridge vent intake gets clogged with fiberglass debris. After rodent activity or sloppy previous installs, loose fill migrates into the vent slot and chokes attic ventilation. We clear the vent channel, install proper baffles, and verify airflow with a smoke pencil before closing up.
Our Owens Corning Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Process
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Written price and scope before arrival. Under Haven Standard Clause 1, you get a flat price, written scope, and written warranty before anyone lifts a tool. No exceptions.
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Blower-door test and thermal imaging. We pressurize the house to measure CFM50, then walk the attic with a FLIR camera to find the air leaks the rodents are using as highways.
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Contaminated insulation removal and HEPA cleanup. We bag all degraded Owens Corning material, vacuum with HEPA filtration, and apply enzymatic sanitizer to the decking.
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Rodent proofing and air sealing. We seal top plates, wire penetrations, and chimney chases with steel wool and fire-rated foam, then install exclusion barriers at all entry points.
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Reinsulation with documented depth verification. We reinstall to manufacturer spec, photograph depth sticks at multiple locations, and run a post-work blower-door test so you see the performance change.
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365-Day Done Right Promise delivery. You walk away with printed blower-door numbers, thermal images, depth-stick photos, and our written warranty.
What Owens Corning Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Costs in Schertz
| Scenario | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| AttiCat removal, sanitizing, and reinstall (1,200 sq ft attic) | $2,800 - $4,200 |
| Rodent proofing with exclusion (single entry point cluster) | $950 - $1,600 |
| Full restoration: removal, proofing, air sealing, reinsulation | $4,500 - $7,800 |
| ProCat top-off after partial rodent damage (spot repair) | $1,200 - $2,100 |
What moves the price: attic square footage, depth of existing material, extent of rodent contamination (guano saturation requires full removal), accessibility (steep pitch or limited scuttle), and whether the original install included proper air sealing. We also service Reflectix radiant barrier systems when they’re part of the assembly.
Call (830) 402-5240 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and we offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you bring us.
Why Schertz Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation Schertz for Owens Corning Work
We’ve been working the Schertz corridor for several years now, including jobs in the Sedona subdivision off FM 1518 where summer attic temps regularly push past 140°F before a single batt goes in. Wes Okafor built this crew on sequencing the work correctly: blower-door test first, air sealing the top plates and penetrations second, blown-in insulation third. Adding R-38 over an unsealed attic floor is money spent on the wrong problem. Every completed job comes with a printed thermal-imaging summary and a post-install depth-stick photo log so you have documentation, not just a receipt. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not done right, we make it right, backed by the written scope and warranty you received before we started. Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7.
Seal the leaks first. Then insulate. The attic doesn’t care how thick the insulation is if the air is still moving through it.
FAQs
No, the Owens Corning insulation warranty covers manufacturing defects, not service work performed by independent contractors. It does not cover rodent damage, improper installation, or degradation from attic conditions, which are the reasons most Schertz homeowners call us. We document our work so any future warranty claim on new material remains clean. Call (830) 402-5240 if you have questions about your specific install.
We typically reinstall with fresh Owens Corning blown-in fiberglass when it matches the existing assembly, but we also carry Johns Manville, Knauf, and Rockwool products when the job calls for different performance characteristics. No proprietary lock-in. We choose based on what your attic needs, not a supplier agreement.
Partial cleaning works when contamination is limited to one zone and the remaining insulation tests at labeled R-value with intact binder. Full restoration is necessary when rodent waste saturates the substrate, when the blower-door test shows excessive air movement through the material, or when thermal imaging reveals widespread compression. We make this call during inspection and put the reasoning in writing before you decide.
We can match AttiCat, ProCat, and PINK Next Gen Fiberglas from current stock. Discontinued lines may require a compatible substitute, which we note in the written scope before work begins. We do not guess at material equivalency.
Most attic cleaning and rodent proofing jobs in Schertz start within three to five business days of estimate approval. Emergency situations, significant guano contamination or active infestations, get prioritized. Call (830) 402-5240 to check current scheduling.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner, Topside Attic Insulation Schertz at Topside Attic Insulation Schertz, serving Schertz and nearby areas.