Tyson Energy Solutions Before & After Photos

Herman contacted us when his wife’s severe allergies forced them to vacate their home. Suspecting the old attic insulation as the culprit, they enlisted our expertise to assess the situation. Our inspection revealed contaminated and dirty insulation, with multiple leakage points allowing attic air and dust into the living space. Taking decisive action, we removed the compromised insulation, meticulously air-sealed the attic floor, and installed can light covers over all recessed lighting for insulation protection and enhanced air sealing. After sanitizing the attic, we upgraded the insulation to R38. With these comprehensive measures, Herman and his wife can now return home to enjoy a healthier indoor environment with cleaner air.

The homeowner contacted us because his two-story home was uncomfortably warm as we approached another scorching Central Valley summer. Additionally, his home had two HVAC systems working to keep his house cool, and his cooling bills were already becoming unmanageable with the rising cost of energy. When we inspected his attic, we found that it only had about 6 inches of insulation, and he had several HVAC ducts that were broken and leaking air. In addition to replacing the broken HVAC ducts, we determined that an attic restoration would best help him achieve his goals of attaining a cool, comfortable home and lowering his cooling bills.

We began by sucking out all of the old, contaminated insulation and disposing of it. We then identified all of the HVAC ducts that were broken and leaking air and installed R6 flex ducts in their place. Next we cleaned and sanitized the attic using DSV sanitizer. Once we had an empty and sanitized workspace, we identified air leakage points — including top plates, wire and plumbing penetrations, and recessed lighting — and sealed it using closed-cell foam to prevent air from traveling between the hot attic and the living spaces of the home. We also installed rodent-proof barriers to keep rodents and other pests from entering the space. Lastly, we blew in 14 inches of premium, fiberglass insulation to bring the attic up to the Energy Star-recommended R38 level.

As a result of the duct replacement and attic restoration, the homeowner and his family will enjoy the following benefits:

1. better indoor air quality
2. reduced heating and cooling bills by up to 30%
3. more comfortable temperatures in their home year-round
4. higher resell appeal should they ever decide to sell their home
5. they will never have to have this work done again — it’s a one-time investment
6. reduced wear and tear on their HVAC systems

Ron contacted Tyson Energy Solutions because his large home was extremely hot and was becoming increasingly expensive to keep cool during the hot summer months. He was looking to reduce his dependence on his air conditioner but still keep his house cool and comfortable. Although his home was built in 2002, when we inspected his attic, we found that he only had about 5-6 inches of old insulation present. We determined that a full attic restoration was the best option for Ron to achieve his goals. 

We began the attic restoration by vacuuming out all of the old insulation and disposing of it. Next, we cleaned and sanitized his attic using DSV sanitizer, a powerful disinfectant, to eliminate contaminants and irritants from the attic space. We then carefully located air leakage points and sealed them using closed-cell foam. This includes top plates, plumbing and wire penetrations, recessed lighting, and registers. We also installed rodent-proof barriers to keep rodents and other pests from entering the attic. Lastly, we blew in premium, fiberglass insulation to a height of 14 inches, providing R38 protection to the home.

As a result of the comprehensive attic restoration we performed, Ron and his family will not only enjoy a more comfortable home during summer and lower cooling costs, but also better indoor air quality and a warmer home in winter for as long as they live in that house.