Insulation Upgrade to R49 with Blown In Premium, Fiberglass Insulation in 1800 Sq. Ft. Home in Lemoore, CA
Bonnie met Chris Tyson at the Fresno Home Show and learned about how proper insulation could help her home to maintain a comfortable temperature year-round and also reduce her heating and cooling costs. After the home show, Bonnie asked Tyson to come out and inspect her attic. When we did, we discovered that her attic only had about 3 inches of fiberglass batting present. As a result of her low insulation, she was spending significantly more on her heating and cooling bills each month as her home struggled to retain the conditioned air. She decided to upgrade her insulation to an R49 level, even more than the R38 level recommended by Energy Star for our climate.
We began the upgrade by air-sealing any visible leakage points with closed-cell foam. This helps to prevent airflow between the attic and living spaces of the home. We then blew in fiberglass insulation to the R49 level, or 16 inches.
Because of the insulation we added, Bonnie and her family will experience the following benefits for as long as they live in that home:
- Reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 30%
- A cooler, more comfortable home in summer
- A warmer, more cozy home in winter