R38 Insulation Upgrade from 3 Inches to 14 Inches in 1700 Sq. Ft. Home in Fresno, CA

Shirley contacted Tyson Energy Solutions because she was tired of her high cooling costs during the summer. She was annoyed that despite her cooling bills being so high and her air conditioner running non-stop, her house never felt cool and comfortable. We inspected her attic and discovered the issue: she only had about 3 inches of insulation present and roofing debris was littered throughout. We determined that we needed to clean up the roofing debris and perform and insulation upgrade in order to help her with her home’s comfort and energy inefficiency.

We began by removing the debris so that we could add insulation to bring her up to an R38 level, the Energy Star-recommended level for our climate. We also air-sealed visible leakage points to help prevent the flow of air between her attic and her home’s living spaces. We then blew in fiberglass insulation to a height of 14 inches.

As a result of our insulation upgrade, Shirley now enjoys a cooler, more comfortable home during summer, a warmer home during winter, and reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 30% for the life of her home.