Attic Restoration and Duct Replacement in 1400 Sq. Ft. Home – Air-Sealing and Insulation Replacement in Kerman, CA
Tyson had performed an attic restoration at Henry’s home in Fresno and he was so happy with the work we did, he decided to have us do an attic restoration at his mother’s house in Kerman too. We went out and inspected her attic and found that she only had about 7 inches of insulation present, with dozens of air leakage points. The ducts in her attic were also broken and disintegrating, allowing contaminated air to enter her home through her HVAC system. Henry wanted his mother to enjoy a more comfortable temperature in her home while also reducing her heating and cooling costs.
These are the steps we took to execute the attic restoration in the home:
- we vacuumed out the old insulation and removed the debris from the attic
- we cleaned and sanitized the attic using DSV sanitizer to eliminate irritants, contaminants, and odors
- we air-sealed the attic floor to eliminate air leakage points. This included top plates, recessed lights, registers, and plumbing and wiring penetrations.
- we installed rodent-proof barriers at potential entry points to prevent rodents and other pests from entering the attic.
- we blew in premium fiberglass insulation to an R38 level, bringing the attic to the Energy Star-recommended level for our climate here in the Fresno area.
- we replaced the broken, disintegrating ducts with new, R6 flex ducts.
As a result of the comprehensive work we did for Henry’s mother, she will enjoy the following benefits for as long as she lives in the home:
- a cool, comfortable home during summer and a warm, cozy home during winter
- reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 50%
- better indoor air quality
- high resale value of her home should she ever decide to sell it