Insulation Upgrade – From 3 Inches to 14 Inches Using blown In Fiberglass Insulation in 3100 Sq. Ft. Home in Fresno, CA

Sean reached out to us because his 3100-square-foot house always felt how and uncomfortable, even though his cooling bills were astronomical because his air conditioner ran constantly. We came out and took a look in his attic and discovered the root problem: his attic only had about 3 inches of insulation. This allowed the hot attic air to permeate the living spaces of his home, thus making it hotter. We determined that an insulation upgrade up to R38 was necessary.

We began by air-sealing visible leakage points to help prevent the air from flowing between the attic and the home’s living spaces. We then blew in premium, fiberglass insulation to a height of 14 inches. This brought the attic up to Energy Star-recommended levels for our climate.

As a result of the insulation upgrade we performed, Sean and his family will not only enjoy a cooler, more comfortable home in summer, but also a warmer home during winter, and reduced heating and cooling usage and costs by up to 30% for as long as they live in that house.