Tyson Energy Solutions Before & After Photos

Chris contacted us because he was interested in adding more insulation in his attic. His home felt hot and stuffy, even with the AC running at full blast all day, and he believed the issue was with his attic insulation. When we came out and took a look in his attic, we found that he was correct; Chris’s attic only had about 4 inches of insulation present. His floor joists were visible through the existing insulation, which meant they were able to conduct heat from the attic into the home. We determined that an insulation upgrade was the best option to help make Chris’s home more comfortable, while also reducing his AC usage.

We began by using closed-cell foam to air-seal visible leakage points. This helps mitigate the flow of air between the attic and the home’s living spaces. We then blew in fiberglass insulation to a height of 14 inches, providing R38 resistance to heat flow — the Energy Star-recommended level.

Because of the insulation upgrade, Chris and his family will enjoy a cooler home during summers, a warmer home during winters, and reduced HVAC usage by up to 30% for as long as they live in their home.

Christopher contacted us because he was frustrated that his home constantly felt hot, stuffy, and uncomfortable during the summer months. He also confirmed that his home felt cold during the winter, regardless of what his thermostat was set to. When we inspected Christopher’s attic, we discovered that there was only 3 inches of insulation present. Because of the low insulation, he was losing about 25% of his conditioned air through leakage between his attic and the living spaces of his home. We determined that an insulation upgrade was his best option to help keep his home’s temperature comfortable while also reducing his heating and cooling costs substantially.

We started the insulation upgrade by air-sealing visible leakage points. This helps prevent air from freely flowing between the attic and the living spaces of the home. We then blew in 11 inches of premium, fiberglass insulation to bring it to an R38 level. This is the Energy Star recommended level for our climate that’s needed to keep temperatures in the home comfortable.

As a result of the work we performed, Christopher and his family will enjoy reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 30% and significantly more comfortable indoor temperatures year-round for as long as they live in that home.

Lauren contacted us because her home constantly felt hot and stuffy, despite the fact that her cooling costs were skyrocketing. She felt that her air conditioner was running constantly, yet her home never really felt cool. When we inspected her attic, we found that she only had minimal batting insulation present. Batts are inefficient to insulate an attic because they don’t provide the Energy Star-recommended R38 level of protection, and also because air is able to easily flow between the batts. We determined that Lauren’s goals would be achieved through an insulation upgrade.

We began by air-sealing visible leakage points to help prevent air from flowing between the attic and the living spaces of the home. We then blew in fiberglass insulation to 14 inches, or R38.

As a result of our insulation upgrade, Lauren and her family will experience a much cooler, more comfortable home during summers, a warmer home during winters, and reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 30% for as long as they live in the home.

Sylvia was a new homeowner who had recently moved in her home. She became aware of the fact that the insulation in her attic was low during a home inspection and she wanted to add more prior to her first summer in her new house. When we came out and took a look at her current level, we found that her attic only had about 5 inches of cellulose insulation present. Because cellulose insulation is made from shredded paper, it is known to settle and condense over time, leading to less heat flow protection. She wanted to add another 9 inches of fiberglass insulation, which won’t settle and lose its R-value as the years pass.

We began by air-sealing any visible leakage points that were accessible above the old insulation. Then, we were able to quickly blow in the additional insulation to bring the attic up to the R38 level that is recommended for our climate here in the Central Valley. This additional R-value will help to prevent the flow of heat between the attic and the home’s living spaces.

As a result, Sylvia’s home will be cooler during hot months, warmer in the cold months, and she can look forward to lower heating and cooling costs by up to 30%. The cost of owning her home is now significantly less and she can enjoy this for as long as she lives there!

Cheryl first learned about Tyson Energy Solutions at the Fresno Home Show in March 2024. She learned about the numerous benefits of having a properly insulated attic, so she scheduled a time for our team to come out and inspect her attic. When we did so, we discovered that her attic only contained about 5 inches of fiberglass batting, well below the R38 level recommended by Energy Star for our climate. Cheryl wanted to upgrade her insulation to reduce her heating and cooling costs and make her home a more comfortable temperature year-round.

We began the insulation upgrade by air-sealing visible leakage points in order to help prevent airflow from occurring between the attic and living spaces of the home. We also placed attic markers and took pictures both before and after the work so that we could provide proof to Cheryl that the work was completed according to our specifications. We then blew in fiberglass insulation to bring the attic up to R38.

Because of the work we did in Cheryl’s attic, she will be able to enjoy a cooler, more comfortable home during summer, a warmer home in winter, and reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 30% for as long as she resides in her home.