Attic Restoration – Full Extraction of Old Insulation, Air Sealing, Sanitizing, and Blown-In Fiberglass Insulation in Tulare, CA

The homeowner called Tyson Energy Solutions because her 1200 sq. ft. house was uncomfortably warm and her air conditioning costs were very high. When we inspected her attic, we found that she only had four inches of old, dirty, cellulose insulation. We also located multiple areas in her attic where contaminants and air were leaking from her attic into her living space. She noted that her house was always extremely dusty, even when she cleaned and dusted multiple times during the week.

We began the attic restoration by extracting the old insulation and disposing of it. We then cleaned and sanitized the attic using Nisus DSV sanitizer. This is a concentrated disinfectant, cleaner, mildewstat, fungicide, and sanitizer that kills a broad spectrum of viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Once we had a clean area to work with, we pinpointed all areas where air leakage could occur and sealed those areas with closed-cell foam. This included all top plates, wire and plumbing penetrations, and registers. By sealing the attic, air is prevented from flowing between the attic and the home’s living spaces. Additionally, we installed barriers at any potential rodent entry points to prevent them from accessing the attic.

Once completed, we blew in 14 inches of premium, Johns Manville fiberglass insulation to a height of 14 inches, providing the Energy Star recommended R38 level.

Lastly, we installed a new attic access for the homeowner and replaced the old screen on the existing gable vent.

This homeowner and her family will certainly enjoy a more comfortable and healthier home with less dust for as long as they live in this house.