Full Attic Restoration to Control Temperature and Reduce Dust in 3300 Sq. Ft. Home in Clovis, CA

The homeowner contacted us because her home was extremely hot and it was expensive to run her air conditioner in her 3300 square foot home. She was eager to find a way to reduce her cooling costs. When we inspected her attic, we found that she only had about 4-5 inches of old, dirty, cellulose insulation in her attic. Not only was this insufficient to keep her home insulated and cool during the summer months, but it was also creating a lot of dust in the home. We determined that a full attic restoration was the best option to address her needs.

We began by sucking out all of the old, cellulose insulation and disposing of it. We then cleaned and sanitized the attic using DSV sanitizer to eliminate contaminants and irritants. Next, we thoroughly sealed air leakage points such as top plates, registers, recessed lights, and plumbing and wiring penetrations. During this process, we also installed rodent-proof barriers at potential entry points to prevent rodents and other animals from entering the attic. Lastly, we blew in 14 inches of fiberglass insulation, bringing the attic up to the Energy Star-recommended R38 level of protection.

As a result of our attic restoration, Nora and her husband will enjoy a cooler home during summer, a warmer home during winter, much less dust in the home, and reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 50% for as long as they live in the house.