Attic Insulation & Restoration

TAP ATTIC INSULATION

Save up to 30% on Energy Costs with TAP Insulation

Thermal

Keeps homes warmer in the winter & cooler in the summer.

Acoustical

Reduces noise from outside and helps create a peaceful environment inside the home.

Pest Control

An EPA-labeled pest control product that helps control common household insects.

Consumers may now save more money - up to $1200 - with Federal Tax Credit

These three primary benefits of TAP Pest Control Insulation help deliver comfort, protect your family’s health, and save money.

As an EPA-registered pesticide, TAP Pest Control Insulation, first and foremost, controls common pests that invade the home through the attic such as Ants, Bat bugs, Booklice, Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Cockroaches, crickets, Darkling Beetles, Dermestids, Earwigs, Firebrats, Kudzu Bugs, Lady Beetles, Millipedes, Pillbugs, Silverfish, Slugs, Snails, Sowbugs, Stink bugs, and Termites (including Formosan Termites).

As a cellulose insulation, TAP Pest Control Insulation is produced by grinding-up old newspapers into small enough pieces where the paper fibers begin connecting to create small air pockets within the insulation. These small air pockets and the unique characteristics of the cellulose paper fibers are the key to the superior performance of TAP Pest Control Insulation.

Both qualities help achieve a comfort level unsurpassed by other insulation products on the market.

Thermal Benefits of T•A•P^® Pest Control Insulation

Acoustical Benefits of T•A•P^® Pest Control Insulation

Pest Control Benefits of T•A•P^® Pest Control Insulation

Attic Capping with T•A•P^® Pest Control Insulation

TAP Pest Control Insulation is a “loose-fill,” cellulose insulation, so it is installed by being blown into attics on top of existing insulation. It can also be installed in attics and walls of new homes with specialized machines. Below is a snapshot of the installation process in five easy steps:

Step 1: The Attic Inspection & Professional Graph

Prior to the installation appointment, an attic inspection is completed. During the inspection, a professional graph is filled out and heat-producing sources, attic access(es), power/fuse boxes, knee walls, and chimneys/flues are marked. Following the inspection, the customer is presented with an estimated cost based on the professional graph.

Step 2: The Set-Up

All equipment is truck mounted, so only a 3″ hose enters the home. There are no blowing machines on the driveway or lawn. All supplies and insulation are loaded into the truck prior to arrival. The key to a successful attic cap job is arriving prepared.

Step 3: Protection & Preparation

To protect the walls and furniture and to keep dust to a minimum, plastic is places on the floor, walls, and around the attic access. Attic prep work includes blocking and creating barriers around recessed lights, other heat sources, and eave vents. Attic rulers are placed to show how much TAP® Insulation was installed. If future attic construction projects or alterations are done, any disturbed insulation can be returned to its original level.

Step 4: Installation

A trained, professional staff usually takes only a couple of hours to complete a TAP® installation project. It is not necessary for the homeowner to leave during the work. Experienced TAP® providers ensure that TAP® is installed according to the project quote and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Step 5: Quality Control

After verifying that the correct R-value has been installed and ventilation is unobstructed, a TAP^® warranty card is completed and tacked in the attic. Before leaving the premises, the insulation and attic space is inspected and the job site is cleared of any insulation materials and supplies.

Attic Insulation Removal and Replacement: T•A•P^® into the Growing Trend

Raccoons, Roof Rats, Squirrels and Opossums in your Attic insulation can be easily damaged in a number of ways resulting in a reduction of the overall thermal and acoustical benefits of the insulation or even create hazardous health concerns within your home. The relative warmth of an attic in the winter, as compared to the outside, can be an attractive place for small animals and insects to hide leaving behind feces and other materials and creating a health hazard in the home. Additionally, the soft and fluffy fiberglass insulation in the attic can be blown around by air entering through the soffits which can reduce the overall performance and benefit of the insulation.

The insulation in your attic should be inspected on a regular basis by a professional who can identify problems and offer energy smart and health-conscience pest management solutions.

Here are a few examples of problems that can occur with attic insulation over time and simple reasons for removal:

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), humans can become infected with diseases from rodents when they are exposed to fresh urine, droppings, saliva, or nesting materials.

When the droppings are moved around, spores can become airborne and enter the human body through inhalation, eyes, and ears. Airflow could also potentially create this same effect.

Disturbed or damaged insulation costs homeowners money in energy bills and invites moisture damage.
Uneven insulation and leaky duct work make your HVAC system work harder and robs homeowners of comfort and money.
Animal presence in the attic means urine and feces and even animal carcasses giving off odors. Homeowners may be living with a litter box right above their heads!
The animals and their residue attract insects, mold, bacteria and other microorganisms which feed and breed on organic wastes.
According to the USDA, since free-roaming wildlife does not receive veterinary care, all species can carry diseases and parasites.
The USDA cites fleas, ticks, lice, and mites as contributing to tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, and encephalitis. Children and pets are particularly at risk.

This is why TAP Pest Control Insulation is the wise choice for your home and protection of your family.

T•A•P^® Pest Control Insulation Facts

Thermal, Acoustical, Pest Control (T·A·P^®) Insulation is a thermally and acoustically superior insulation product that is environmentally sensitive while permanently controlling pests. It is made principally from recycled paper that is diverted from landfills.

The paper is reduced in size and then fed through a disc mill, whose exceedingly fine tolerances explode the fibers into a soft, gray, cotton-boll-like substance. The product is infused with borates through a proprietary process.

TAP Pest Control Insulation is a ‘loose-fill’ insulation, so it is installed by blowing the product into attics on top of existing insulation or into attics and wall voids of new construction. It will reduce heating & cooling costs up to 30% annually by keeping structures warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Customers may also qualify for tax credits. TAP Pest Control Insulation also controls common household pests that nest in attics and walls like roaches, ants, termites, and silverfish. TAP, therefore, provides a long-term, preventative approach helping protect structures from many common household insects while reducing energy consumption.

TAP Pest Control Insulation is not only an innovative approach to pest control, it is one the best performing insulations available to today. Outperforming traditional insulation by 32% and, as a denser, loose-fill insulation, TAP Pest Control Insulation fills in all of the nooks and crannies traditional insulation rolls do not. The science tells the story, but simply put, TAP Pest Control Insulation just works better!

Not only does TAP Pest Control Insulation outperform other insulation from a thermal and acoustical standpoint, it takes less energy to manufacture. Only TAP Pest Control Insulation affords your customers a triple benefit of a more energy-efficient thermal envelope, greater acoustical comfort, and the added value of pest control all wrapped up in an innovative pesticide.

It is simple…no other pesticide or insulation product comes close!

Not all insulation is created equal. In fact, insulation made of cellulose has a greater R-value (resistance to heat transfer) at R-3.6 per inch than traditional insulation. The benefit to your customers is that fewer inches of TAP Pest Control Insulation are needed to protect the home from the winter cold and summer heat. Learn more about R-values.

TAP Pest Control Insulation is, first and foremost, an EPA-registered pesticide (EPA No. 89140-1), NOT a treated insulation. Some insulations add an EPA-registered chemical intended solely to protect the insulation itself from pests. These are considered treated insulations which do not help protect the structure of the home and must refrain from making pesticide claims.

TAP Pest Control Insulation, however, is a registered pesticide product backed by the EPA and a lifetime warranty that offers an additional layer of home protection and the peace of mind your customers seek. TAP Pest Control Insulation is a proactive, preventative approach to pest management that follows current Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques. This coupled with the thermal and acoustical benefits of cellulose elevate TAP Pest Control Insulation as THE insulation choice for homeowners and the professionals that serve them.

When in doubt, ask to see the EPA-label. Need more information on how cellulose insulation compares to other insulation? View how TAP Pest Control Insulation compares.

There are multiple benefits to adding TAP Pest Control Insulation to your current service offering:

TAP Pest Control Insulation is the only insulation product registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to control insects and provide superior insulation qualities.
TAP Pest Control Insulation satisfies the demand for ‘green’ sustainable construction practices by the ever-growing, environmentally-conscience government as well as commercial and existing residential home customers.
TAP Pest Control Insulation uses proprietary material and is professionally installed by 901 Pest Control – an authorized installer.
TAP Pest Control Insulation is cost-effective – a one-time investment with no re-treatments required.
TAP Pest Control Insulation is an ENERGY STAR^® Partner being recognized as a qualified insulation product.
TAP Pest Control Insulation routinely undergoes frequent and rigorous testing to maintain its UL Classification.