Owens Corning Insulation Removal & Replacement in New Braunfels: What to Know First
We provide independent Owens Corning insulation removal and replacement in New Braunfels, with most attic jobs completed in one day 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 home, not what a brand program requires. Typical turnaround from written estimate to crew on site runs three to five business days in the New Braunfels area, faster if contaminated insulation or active moisture damage is involved. Call (830) 243-6352 for a free estimate with upfront pricing.
This page is for homeowners who know they have Owens Corning insulation in their attic, suspect it needs to come out, and want to understand what specific failure patterns to look for and what a proper removal and replacement job actually costs in Comal and Guadalupe counties.
How Owens Corning Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Owens Corning AttiCat PINK Blown-In Insulation settling below labeled R-value. The loose-fill fiberglass compresses over 10-15 years in New Braunfels attics, especially where summer attic temperatures exceed 140°F and winter cold snaps cause contraction cycles. We vacuum out the settled material, measure actual depth against the bag label’s settled thickness chart, then reinstall to true R-38 or R-60 with fresh blown-in or dense-packed cellulose.
- Owens Corning EcoTouch batts degraded by roof leaks in Canyon Lake-area homes. The kraft-faced batts trap moisture against drywall when roof penetrations fail, creating a compressed, mold-supporting mat. We remove the contaminated batts by the section, HEPA-vacuum the cavity, treat framing with antimicrobial where needed, and replace with unfaced batts or blown-in that allows vapor movement.
- Owens Corning FOAMULAR rigid board separating from crawl space walls in older New Braunfels slab homes. The XPS boards lose adhesive bond in high-humidity crawl spaces, particularly off River Road where groundwater runs close to grade. We remove the detached boards, remediate any condensation damage, and reinstall with proper mechanical fastening and sealed seams, or switch to closed-cell spray foam where humidity control is inadequate.
- Owens Corning ProPink LooseFill contaminated by rodent activity in Hill Country subdivisions. Fiberglass doesn’t rot, but rodents compress it into nesting material and leave waste that renders it a respiratory hazard. We extract the contaminated fill with commercial insulation vacuums, sanitize the attic deck, seal all entry points, then reinstall with fresh material and a documented photo record of the sealed penetrations.
- Owens Corning QuietZone batts in interior walls absorbing kitchen and bathroom moisture. The acoustic batts aren’t designed for wet locations; repeated humidity exposure in New Braunfels homes without adequate exhaust ventilation causes them to slump and lose both thermal and sound performance. We remove the affected batts through strategic drywall access, verify the wall cavity is dry with moisture meters, then replace with moisture-resistant mineral wool or properly ventilate the source before reinstalling OC products.
Our Owens Corning Insulation Removal & Replacement Process
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Site evaluation and written price. Wes Okafor or a senior tech inspects the attic or crawl space, identifies the Owens Corning product line and its condition, and delivers a flat written price before any work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Pre-job blower-door test. We run a blower-door test - a pressurization diagnostic that measures how many cubic feet of conditioned air your house leaks per minute - to establish a baseline CFM50 reading before anything is disturbed.
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Controlled removal and disposal. Crews vacuum or bag out the old Owens Corning material using HEPA-contained equipment, segregating contaminated loads for proper disposal per Texas environmental guidelines.
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Air sealing before replacement. We seal top plates, can lights, plumbing and electrical penetrations, and chimney chases before any new insulation goes in. The number on the blower-door printout tells you what the insulation did. Everything else is just talk.
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Replacement and post-test verification. New insulation installed to specified depth or density, followed by a second blower-door test. You receive printed pre- and post-job numbers, a documented photo record, and the written 365-Day Done Right Promise.
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AfterWhat Owens Corning Insulation Removal & Replacement Costs in New Braunfels
| Scenario | Typical Range | What Moves Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard attic removal and replacement, 1,200-1,800 sq ft home | $2,800-$4,500 | Accessibility, existing depth, contamination level |
| Contaminated insulation removal (rodent/water), with sanitizing | $3,500-$6,200 | Extent of contamination, deck repairs needed, vapor barrier replacement |
| EcoTouch batt removal and replacement in walls or cathedral ceiling | $4,200-$7,800 | Drywall repair scope, cavity access difficulty, finish matching |
| FOAMULAR rigid board removal in crawl space, with reinstall | $3,200-$5,600 | Moisture remediation needs, mechanical fastening vs. adhesive, encapsulation add-on |
| Full attic cleanout with air sealing and R-60 upgrade | $5,500-$9,500 | Square footage, current R-value, number of penetrations to seal |
These are real ranges for New Braunfels-area jobs we’ve completed since 2016, not teaser prices. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate from another contractor. Call (830) 243-6352 for an exact quote - estimates are free, and the written price is the price you pay.
Why New Braunfels Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation New Braunfels for Owens Corning Work
We’ve removed and replaced Owens Corning products in New Braunfels homes from the historic districts near downtown to newer builds in Copper Ridge and Veramendi. Our crew knows the difference between AttiCat loose fill that can be topped off and material that’s too far gone to save. Every job gets the Haven Standard treatment: written scope, written warranty, documented photo record, and before-and-after blower-door numbers when air sealing is part of the work. We’re not locked to any single brand - we also source from Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, and others including Reflectix for radiant barrier applications - so our recommendation is based on your home’s condition, not a supplier contract. Calls are answered by a live person 24/7, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not done right, we make it right.
FAQs
Owens Corning insulation warranties cover manufacturing defects, not installation or removal by third parties. Since we’re an independent service provider with no manufacturer affiliation, our work doesn’t trigger or void any existing product warranty - but we document everything in case you need to file a claim later. Call (830) 243-6352 if you want us to review your warranty paperwork during the estimate.
We source Owens Corning products through standard distribution when they’re the right choice for your job, but we’re not bound to them. For some New Braunfels homes, we specify Johns Manville, Knauf, or Rockwool based on density needs, moisture conditions, or your preference. You’ll see the product name and R-value on the written scope before work starts.
Repair - adding new material over old - only makes sense if the existing insulation is dry, uncontaminated, and hasn’t settled below half its labeled thickness. In most New Braunfels attics we inspect, removal and replacement is the better value because it lets us seal air leaks first and eliminates the risk of trapping old problems under new material. We price both approaches on the written estimate so you can compare.
Most attic removals and replacements are completed in one day. Contaminated jobs or full-gut cleanouts may run two days. We typically schedule three to five business days from written approval, and we carry the equipment to handle Owens Corning fiberglass, rigid board, and batt products without waiting on specialty rentals.
We do not disturb vermiculite or any material suspected to contain asbestos. If your home was built before 1990 and you see pebbly, silver-gold granules in the attic, we’ll stop the evaluation and refer you to a licensed abatement contractor in the New Braunfels area. Once clearance is documented, we can complete the replacement. Call (830) 243-6352 and we’ll help you identify what you’re looking at before you commit to anything.
Ready to get a real number on your Owens Corning insulation removal and replacement? Call (830) 243-6352 for a free estimate with upfront pricing. We’ll inspect the attic, run a blower-door test if air sealing is involved, and deliver a written price before any work starts - same as we’ve done for 9,000-plus homes since 2016.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner, Topside Attic Insulation New Braunfels at Topside Attic Insulation New Braunfels, serving New Braunfels and nearby areas.