From 7 Inches to 16 Inches – R49 Insulation Upgrade with Blown In Fiberglass in Fresno, CA

Eddie contacted Tyson Energy Solutions because his home constantly felt hot and stuffy during the summers. Because of this, his air conditioner was running 15+ hours a day and his cooling costs were unmanageable. When we inspected his attic, we found that he only had about 7 inches of batting insulation present. Batting insulation is inefficient because not only does it have a lower R-value (or ability to resist heat flow), but it also allows air to flow between the batts and into the home’s living spaces. We determined that an upgrade to R49 value was necessary to help Eddie reach his goals of a more comfortable home and lower cooling costs.

We began by air-sealing visible leakage points. This helps prevent air from flowing between the attic and the living spaces of the home. We then blew in 9 inches of premium, fiberglass insulation, bringing the home to an R49 level, which is above current Energy Star standards.

Because of the insulation upgrade we performed, Eddie will experience reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 30% and a more temperate, comfortable home for as long as he lives there.