The Marshall Fire May Have Affected Your Attic Insulation
You May Need Attic Insulation Replacement
The Marshall Fire was one of the most destructive fires to ever strike the Denver, CO area. It burned more than 6,000 acres of land and caused an estimated $513 million in damages to date. The authorities have ruled the Marshall Fire a grass fire and state that it was most likely caused by dry grass conditions and unusually strong winds. Today, many homeowners are still dealing with its disastrous effects.
One of the most common residual effects of the destructive Marshall Fire is contaminated insulation. Smoke that carried contaminants and made its way into homes in the Denver, CO area may have affected the safety and quality of your home’s insulation – in particular, attic insulation. Contaminated insulation can affect the indoor air quality of your home. As a result, it is very important that you call a professional to not only inspect your insulation, but also to clean your home and mitigate the damage caused by smoke and ash infiltration.
At NetZero Insulation, we provide attic insulation services in Denver, CO for people whose homes have been affected by the Marshall Fire. These services include insulation replacement, insulation installation, whole house fan installation, and more. Give us a call to learn about the steps you need to take to safeguard your home.
What to Do After the Marshall Fire?
The Marshall Fire displaced many people, and homeowners whose homes were still standing were reluctant to return to their homes because of severe smoke damage. Many didn’t realize that their home insulation had been contaminated by the smoke. If your home was affected by the Marshall Fire, it’s important that you take action as soon as possible. Here is what you should do if your home has been affected by the Marshall Fire:
- Apply for the special permit that may entitle you to funds in order to restore your home’s insulation.
- Contact your insurance company to see if your policy will provide assistance in covering the cost of any necessary repairs or replacement of attic insulation.
- Get in touch with the team here at NetZero Insulation. We offer attic insulation installation, wall insulation installation, basement insulation installation, crawl space insulation installation, and more.
If you suspect that your home’s insulation may have been contaminated or if you can smell or see physical smoke damage, it’s important that you vacate the premises as soon as possible. Prolonged exposure to smoke damage could cause respiratory issues. If you have any questions at all about how the Marshall fire may have affected your home, please give us a call here at NetZero Insulation.
We’re Here to Help
We know how distressing smoke damage to your home can be. That’s why we work with manufacturers who are offering extra bonus rebates to help ease the financial burden. In some cases, your insulation replacement work can be completed with no cost to you. Our replacement service includes:
- Extraction of the contaminated insulation
- Cleaning of the affected areas, including removal of smoke and other odors
- High efficiency particulate air filter vacuuming
- Attic sealing if the soot and smoke infiltration is particularly severe
- Replacement with 2021 IECC compliant R-60 and R-21 insulation
Talk with one of our mitigation and insulation replacement experts. We are here to help, so don’t hesitate to dial our number!