Insulation removal, air-sealing, and new insulation blown-in in Madera, CA
Minerva was referred to Tyson by a family member who had us do work for her and was thrilled with the results. Minerva was looking to reduce her heating and cooling costs and make her home a more comfortable temperature year-round. When we came out and inspected her attic, we found that there was only about 4-5 inches of old, dirty cellulose insulation present. This was well below the R38 level recommended by Energy Star. Minerva decided to have us complete a full attic restoration.
To complete the attic restoration, we took the following steps:
- removed the old insulation by sucking it out with our powerful Cool Machines CoolVac 37 removal machine
- cleaned and sanitized the attic to remove contaminants, irritants, and odors
- air-sealed the attic floor including top plates, wiring and plumbing penetrations, registers, and recessed lights
- installed rodent-proof barriers at potential entry points to block their access to the attic
- blew in premium fiberglass insulation to an R38 level, which is the recommendation for our climate in the Fresno-area
As a result of the insulation removal, air-sealing, and new insulation installation we did for Minerva, she will now enjoy the following benefits:
- reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 50%
- a warm, cozy home in winter and a cool, comfortable home in summer
- better indoor air quality
- a higher resale value for her home should she ever decide to sell