Attic Restoration Including Air-Sealing and New Fiberglass Insulation Blown In — Fresno, CA

Jerod called Tyson Energy Solutions because his home was hot and stuffy even though his HVAC system was running constantly. He was frustrated by his high cooling costs, especially given that his home never really felt cool. We inspected his attic and found that he only had about 3-4 inches of insulation present, with the floor joists being visible through the insulation. This was a major contributing factor to his home’s inability to stay cool, as heat was easily able to penetrate the wood and thin layer of insulation. We determined that a full attic restoration would best address Jerod’s concerns.

We began by sucking out all of the old, contaminated insulation. We then used DSV sanitizer to clean and sanitize the attic to eliminate contaminants and irritants. Next, we installed rodent-proof barriers to prevent rodents and other pests from entering the attic, and we identified and air-sealed leakage points including: top plates, wiring and plumbing penetrations, registers, and recessed lights. The final step was blowing in 14 inches of fiberglass insulation to bring the attic up to the Energy Star-recommended R38 level.

Because of the work we did in Jerod’s home, he and his family will enjoy reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 50%, a cooler home during summer, a warmer home during winter, and better indoor air quality for as long as they reside in the home.