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Knauf Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing in Boerne: What to Know First

We provide independent Knauf attic cleaning and rodent proofing in Boerne, typically completing most jobs in one to two days with a written price before any work starts. Most Knauf attic restorations in the Hill Country run between $2,800 and $6,400 depending on contamination level, insulation depth, and whether the EcoBatt or Jet Stream series needs full removal. This page is for homeowners who know they have Knauf insulation in their attic and have found droppings, nesting material, or compressed batts that signal rodents have compromised the thermal barrier. Call (830) 529-7780 for a free estimate with a written scope.

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How Knauf Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• EcoBatt with ECOSE Technology - binder breakdown from rodent urine. The plant-based ECOSE binder in Knauf’s EcoBatt line is marketed for low odor and low dust, but rodent urine salts accelerate hydrolysis in Boerne’s humid summer attic conditions. We’ve pulled EcoBatts in Fair Oaks Ranch homes where the binder had turned to powder, leaving loose glass fibers that bypass filtration. We remove the degraded batts entirely, HEPA-vacuum the deck, and reinstall only after sealing every penetration.
• Jet Stream MAX blown-in - density loss from tunneling. Jet Stream MAX is designed for dense-pack sidewalls and open attic floors at 0.5 lbs per cubic foot minimum density, but rodents tunnel through it like loose snow, creating void channels that destroy R-value. In a 2019 home near Boerne City Lake, we found 40% of the attic floor had been undermined by roof rat runs. We extract the compromised fill, treat the deck, and re-blow to spec with fresh material.
• Insulation-Saver loose-fill - settlement around wiring creates access highways. Knauf’s Insulation-Saver settles 1-2% annually in normal conditions, but rodent traffic accelerates compaction near electrical runs and top plates, creating low spots that become travel corridors. We see this in Boerne’s older ranch homes where wiring was upgraded without air-sealing. Our fix: remove the compacted material, seal the penetrations with fire-rated caulk and metal flashing, then reinstall to full depth.
• Knauf blanket insulation - edge lift from nesting pressure. Pre-cut Knauf blankets in truss attics get lifted at edges when squirrels or rats nest underneath, breaking the thermal boundary and creating condensation points. The kraft facing on some SKUs becomes a nesting material itself. We remove contaminated blankets, sanitize the substrate, and replace with un-faced batts after rodent-proofing the eaves and roof returns.
• Knauf acoustic batts - mistaken for thermal insulation and left in place. Homeowners sometimes find lightweight Knauf acoustic batts (designed for interior walls) installed in attic floors by previous owners or builders cutting corners. These have no R-value for attic use and shred immediately with rodent activity. We identify the SKU during inspection, document it in the photo record, and spec proper thermal replacement.

Our Knauf Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Process

1. 1
   Inspection with photo documentation. We photograph every Knauf SKU, depth measurement, and contamination zone. You get these images in your written scope before we start.
2. 2
   Blower-door test (when applicable). If the attic floor is part of the thermal boundary, we run a pressurization reading to quantify air leakage through top plates and penetrations - the path rodents often follow.
3. 3
   Written price and material spec. We specify whether your job needs fresh Knauf material, compatible aftermarket, or a shift to a different product line based on your attic’s condition and your preference. No work starts without the signed scope.
4. 4
   Removal, sanitizing, and rodent proofing. Contaminated Knauf insulation comes out. We HEPA-vacuum, apply enzymatic decontamination, then seal all entry points with steel mesh, concrete patch, and flashing - materials rodents cannot breach.
5. 5
   Reinstall and verification. New insulation goes in to depth, with another blower-door test on jobs where air sealing was performed. You get the before-and-after numbers in pascals, plus the completed photo record.
6. 6
   365-Day Done Right Promise documentation. Written warranty, scope completion checklist, and our contact for any follow-up. Seal the envelope first. Then fill it.

What Knauf Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Costs in Boerne

What moves the price: square footage, insulation depth required to reach R-38 or R-49, whether the deck needs plywood replacement from saturation damage, and how many entry points we find during inspection. Boerne’s limestone substrate can create hidden access through foundation gaps that don’t show from inside. We price this in writing before anyone lifts a tool. Call (830) 529-7780 for your free estimate.

Why Boerne Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation Boerne for Knauf Work

We’re an independent Knauf service provider - not affiliated with or authorized by Knauf - which means we source what your job actually needs from multiple manufacturers including Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Rockwool, and Reflectix when a different material suits your attic better. Wes Okafor has been running blower-door tests for eighteen years and won’t spec insulation over an unsealed floor. Our crews are background-checked and uniformed, calls are answered by a live person 24/7, and every job closes with a Documented Photo Record and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s Haven Standard.

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