Insulation Upgrade in 1400 Sq. Ft. Ranch Style Home with Blown-In Fiberglass Insulation in Madera, CA

This homeowner contacted us because his home was hot during the summer months, with some rooms in the house getting so hot, that no one wanted to spend time in them. When we inspected his attic, we discovered that his home only had 3-4 inches of insulation, with the joists being uncovered by insulation and roofing debris scattered throughout the attic. In the areas of the home that were significantly warmer, we saw that there was little to no insulation. We determined that we needed to upgrade his insulation to help the house retain its cool air.

We started by air-sealing visible leakage points to help prevent air from traveling between the hot attic and the home’s living spaces. We then blew in fiberglass insulation to a level of R38, or 14 inches.

As a result of the insulation upgrade, this homeowner was able to immediately notice a difference in how frequently his air conditioner was turning on and running, and the rooms in the home that were once unlivable became cool and comfortable. The family will be able to enjoy a more comfortable home and reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 30% for as long as they live in their house.