Attic Restoration in 100 Year Old Home — Clean Up and Rodent Proofing in Fresno, CA

Claudine reached out to us because she’d had an electrician inspect her attic to update her wiring and was told that her insulation was very low. She had noticed that her heating and cooling costs were high and her house constantly felt hot and stuffy during the summer. We came out and inspected her attic and discovered she only had about 4-5 inches of old, cellulose insulation present. She also had evidence of rodent activity. We determined that an attic restoration would best help her achieve a healthy and comfortable home.

We began by sucking out all of the old insulation. We then cleaned and sanitized the attic to remove irritants and contaminants. Next, we installed rodent-proof barriers to keep rodents and other pests out. We simultaneously air-sealed leakage points with closed-cell foam. This included all top plates, wiring and plumbing penetrations, registers, and recessed lights. Lastly, we blew in premium, fiberglass insulation to an R38 level, bringing the attic up to the current Energy Star recommendations.

As a result of the work we did, Claudine will enjoy better indoor air quality, a cool, comfortable home during summer, a warmer home in winter, and reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 50% for as long as she lives in her home.