Should I remove drywall to check insulation quality?

We are moving to a new house and one of the first things we want to do is convert the garage to a bedroom. The garage is mostly finished, with drywall nailed in (seams not taped), I will be framing in the existing doors and installing a window there. But one concern that I can't shake is the insulation. Should I do the work of removing the drywall, checking the insulation, or replacing it with more modern, better insulation? I imagine they didn't prioritize that aspect when they hung the drywall decades ago. Or is there a better option to replace the insulation without removing all of the drywall? Like a spray foam that I can do myself? Any experience or advice is appreciated. submitted by /u/clownscrotum [link] [comments]

Mar 31, 2025 - 18:45
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We are moving to a new house and one of the first things we want to do is convert the garage to a bedroom. The garage is mostly finished, with drywall nailed in (seams not taped), I will be framing in the existing doors and installing a window there.
But one concern that I can't shake is the insulation. Should I do the work of removing the drywall, checking the insulation, or replacing it with more modern, better insulation? I imagine they didn't prioritize that aspect when they hung the drywall decades ago.
Or is there a better option to replace the insulation without removing all of the drywall? Like a spray foam that I can do myself?
Any experience or advice is appreciated.

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