Insulation Upgrade to R38 with Blown In Fiberglass in 1800 Sq. Ft. One-Story Home in Madera, CA

Adrian contacted Tyson Energy Solutions because his home was hot and uncomfortable and he knew the issue wasn’t his air conditioner. He was frustrated with his home’s discomfort and the fact that his cooling costs were so high. When we inspected his attic, we discovered that the problem was his insulation. He only had about 5 inches present, well below the R38 level recommended by Energy Star. We determined that an insulation upgrade was the best option for him to improve the comfort of his home and reduce his cooling costs.

We began by air-sealing visible leakage points with closed-cell foam. This helps to prevent air from flowing between the attic and the living spaces of the home, thus keeping the conditioned air inside of the home. We then blew in premium, fiberglass insulation to a level of R38, or 14 inches. 

As a result of the insulation upgrade we performed, not only will his home be more cool and comfortable during the summers, but it will also be warmer during winter and his cooling and heating bills will be lowered by up to 30% for as long as he lives in that home.