Karina and Matias contacted us because their house was uncomfortably hot during a particularly brutal Central Valley heat wave. They noticed that their air conditioner ran constantly, but their house never felt cool. When we inspected their attic, we found that they only had about 4 inches of old, dirty insulation. We determined that a comprehensive attic restoration was needed.
We first sucked out all of the old insulation. Then, we cleaned and sanitized the attic and put up rodent-proof barriers at any potential access points. Next, we identified any air leakage points and sealed them using closed-cell foam. This helps to prevent air from moving between the attic and the living spaces of the home. Lastly, we installed new insulation to an R38 level, which is the Energy Star-recommended 14 inches using premium, blown-in fiberglass insulation.
As a result, Karina and Matias immediately noticed that their home was feeling cooler, despite their air conditioner running less. This is because with proper insulation and air-sealing in the attic, the home is able to keep the cool, conditioned air in the living spaces of the home and is more energy efficient.
As a result of our comprehensive attic restoration, Karina, Matias, and their children will be able to enjoy a more comfortable home, better indoor air quality, and reduced heating and cooling costs for the life of their home.