Owens Corning Insulation Removal & Replacement in Schertz: What to Know First
We provide independent Owens Corning insulation removal and replacement in Schertz, with most jobs completed in one day and pricing set in writing before any work starts. Most attic insulation removals in Schertz homes run between $1.80 and $3.20 per square foot depending on contamination level and access, with replacement adding $2.50 to $5.80 per square foot for Owens Corning PINK blown-in fiberglass. This page is for homeowners who’ve found degraded, contaminated, or improperly installed Owens Corning insulation and need it removed safely and replaced with documented performance results. Call (830) 402-5240 for a free estimate with a written price delivered before we schedule.
How Owens Corning Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Owens Corning AttiCat PINK blown-in fiberglass settles below labeled R-value in Schertz’s heat. The 140°F attic temperatures we measure in Sedona subdivision homes off FM 1518 accelerate thermal degradation. The fiberglass doesn’t rot, but it compacts and loses loft, dropping from R-38 to effective R-28 or lower within 8-12 years. We remove the settled material completely, air-seal the attic floor, then reinstall to true depth with a post-install depth-stick photo log.
- Owens Corning EcoTouch batts installed before 2018 often carry formaldehyde-based binders that off-gas in humid conditions. Schertz’s spring humidity spikes push attic moisture above 70% RH, reactivating residual binder chemistry. Homeowners report a sharp, chemical odor in conditioned spaces. We remove these batts with HEPA-contained extraction, not standard bagging, to prevent cross-contamination of living space.
- Owens Corning PROPINK high-density batts show thermal bridging at every compression point. Electricians, HVAC crews, and homeowners themselves walk through attics, compressing batts to 25% of original thickness at traffic paths. The R-value doesn’t recover. We find these compressed highways during removal and replace them with blown-in fiberglass that fills irregular cavities without walkable paths.
- Owens Corning FOAMULAR rigid foam board in knee walls delaminates from OSB sheathing in Schertz’s temperature swings. Daily attic temperature swings of 60°F or more between July afternoon peak and morning low stress the adhesive bond. The boards bow, creating convection gaps. We remove delaminated FOAMULAR, reattach with proper mechanical fasteners plus sealant, then layer blown-in insulation over the assembly.
- Owens Corning QuietZone acoustic batts in interior walls absorb moisture when roof leaks go undetected. The denser fiberglass matting wicks water laterally, spreading stain patterns far from the leak origin. By the time homeowners smell mildew, the batt weight has doubled. We remove these with moisture-meter verification, treat the cavity with antimicrobial, and replace only after the roof leak is documented fixed.
Our Owens Corning Insulation Removal & Replacement Process
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Pre-work inspection with blower-door test. We pressurize the house to measure CFM50 - the single number showing how much conditioned air escapes through the envelope. In Schertz homes built 2005-2015, we typically see 3,500-5,500 CFM50 before any work.
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Written price and scope delivered. 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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Contained removal with HEPA filtration. We set up negative-air containment around attic access, run HEPA scrubbers, and remove insulation by type - fiberglass to one containment, contaminated material to another. Every bag is documented in your photo record.
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Air sealing of top plates, can lights, and penetrations. Seal the leaks first. Then insulate. The attic doesn’t care how thick the insulation is if the air is still moving through it. We use Owens Corning JointSealR foam tape on seams and compatible sealants on penetrations.
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Replacement installation to labeled depth plus 10% for settling. We install Owens Corning PINK L77 loose-fill or AttiCat system to true depth, mark locations with depth sticks, and photograph every 200 square feet for your record.
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Post-work blower-door test and documentation. We run the pressurization test again, deliver before-and-after CFM50 readings, and provide your printed thermal-imaging summary, depth-stick photo log, and written warranty. The 365-Day Done Right Promise begins when you sign the completion record.
What Owens Corning Insulation Removal & Replacement Costs in Schertz
Most Owens Corning insulation removal jobs in Schertz homes run between $1.80 and $3.20 per square foot of attic floor. Contaminated insulation removal - rodent, mold, or chemical - runs $2.80 to $4.50 per square foot due to HEPA containment and disposal fees. Owens Corning replacement with PINK blown-in fiberglass adds $2.50 to $3.80 per square foot for standard R-38, or $4.20 to $5.80 per square foot for high-density R-49 in 2×10 joist cavities.
What moves the price: attic access type (scuttle, pull-down stairs, or gable end), whether we find active roof leaks requiring documentation before replacement, and the presence of vermiculite - which requires asbestos testing at $350-500 before removal can proceed. We also service Reflectix radiant barrier systems when they’re part of the assembly being removed.
Call (830) 402-5240 for a free estimate. We’ll read any written quote you’ve already received through our Free Second Opinion program, and your written price arrives before any work is scheduled.
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 operation on sequencing the work correctly: blower-door test first, air-sealing second, insulation third. 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.
We’re an independent Owens Corning service provider - not affiliated with or authorized by Owens Corning - which means we source materials from Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, and others with no proprietary lock-in. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all work, and a live person answers calls 24/7. Background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive on schedule with a text when they’re en route.
FAQs
No - Owens Corning’s product warranties cover manufacturing defects, not installation or removal by independent contractors. The warranty on new Owens Corning insulation we install is unaffected by who performs the removal of old material. We document the condition of existing insulation with photos before removal begins, so any future warranty claim on new material has clear baseline evidence. Call (830) 402-5240 if you’d like us to review warranty terms specific to your product line.
Repair is rarely cost-effective for Owens Corning fiberglass that’s settled, contaminated, or improperly installed. Spot-adding new blown-in over old creates layering problems and hides air leaks. We recommend full removal and replacement when the existing material is more than 15 years old, shows compression below labeled depth, or carries any contamination. A free inspection with written price lets you compare repair scope against replacement cost directly.
Most single-attic jobs finish in one day; two-story homes or jobs requiring contamination containment typically take two days. We schedule within 48 hours of written price acceptance for standard jobs, and same-day emergency response for active roof leaks where insulation saturation threatens ceiling damage. Call (830) 402-5240 to check current availability - estimates are free and include your written price before scheduling.
We source Owens Corning PINK fiberglass, FOAMULAR rigid board, and JointSealR tape directly from Owens Corning distribution. For air-sealing components not sold by Owens Corning - certain fire-rated sealants, LED retrofit housings for can light sealing - we use quality third-party products that meet or exceed the same specifications. We never substitute without documenting the equivalent in your written scope.
You receive four items: a printed thermal-imaging summary showing temperature differentials across the insulated envelope, a post-install depth-stick photo log verifying insulation depth at marked locations, before-and-after blower-door CFM50 readings on applicable jobs, and a written warranty under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. This is standard on every job - not available on request, not optional.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner, Topside Attic Insulation Schertz at Topside Attic Insulation Schertz, serving Schertz and nearby areas.