Tyson Energy Solutions Before & After Photos
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We left no room for compromise in this project. To ensure unobstructed airflow and superior insulation performance, we installed baffles over the soffit vents. Simultaneously, we upgraded the insulation to a remarkable R-38, with a generous 14-inch thickness. Experience the perfect balance of ventilation and insulation for the utmost energy efficiency and home comfort. We also installed a missing bathroom fan duct, at no charge.
The homeowner called Tyson Energy Solutions because his home in Oakhurst was frigid in the winter and very warm in the summer. Our specialist visited the home and found that the attic only had about four inches of insulation. In order to bring the home up to the Energy Star recommended R38 level, we performed an insulation upgrade by blowing in premium, Johns Manville fiberglass insulation to a height of 14 inches. We also sealed holes and gaps in the attic to prevent air leakage between the attic and the living spaces of the home.
As a result, this homeowner will enjoy a more comfortable home year-round as well as reduced heating and cooling costs. Because we use premium fiberglass insulation, he won’t have to worry about the insulation losing its efficiency for the life of his home.
For this special project, we used blown-in premium fiberglass insulation for an 1130 sq. ft. attic in order to keep the home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. At the homeowner’s request, we also added batting insulation to the vaulted ceiling to a value of R30, which will help this unique home to keep comfortable even in extreme temperatures. Batting insulation was also added to exterior and interior walls. Overall, this home is now going to enjoy lower heating and cooling costs and more comfort year-round!
Garrett contacted us because his home was uncomfortably hot and he believed the issue to be his insulation. His air conditioner was struggling to keep his home cool and ran constantly, and as a result, his cooling bills were astronomical. When we inspected his attic, we found that he had little to no insulation in most areas of his attic, with the highest spots being about 2-3 inches. This was directly causing his air conditioner to have to run all the time, and was actually also heating the conditioned air even before it entered the home. We determined that upgrading his insulation to R49, or 18 inches, was the best solution for his cooling problems.
We began by air-sealing visible air leakage points using closed-cell foam to help prevent the air from flowing from his attic into his home. We then blew in fiberglass insulation to a height of 18 inches.
As a result of the insulation upgrade, Garrett will enjoy reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 30% as well as more comfortable temperatures in his home year-round for as long as he lives there.
Alan met Chris Tyson at the Fresno Home Show and learned about the services Tyson offers. He wanted to make his home more energy-efficient, comfortable, and affordable. We came out and inspected his attic and found that his insulation was low, with only about 3 inches present. Alan was excited to make upgrades to his home, so he opted to have us perform every service possible, which included an attic restoration, installation of an attic fan and whole house fan, and adding window film in his home.
We took the following steps for this extensive project:
– vacuumed out the old insulation
– cleaned and sanitized the attic using DSV sanitizer
– air-sealed the attic floor including top plates, recessed lights, registers, and plumbing and wiring penetrations
– installed rodent-proof barriers to prevent rodents from entering
– installed the QuietCool Trident 7.0 whole house fan
– installed the QuietCool Solar Roof Mount Attic Fan
– blew in premium, fiberglass insulation to an R38 level, which is the current Energy Star-recommended level for our climate here in the Fresno area
– installed window film on all of Alan’s windows
As a result of this comprehensive and extensive project, Alan will enjoy the following benefits for as long as he lives in that home:
– reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 50-90%
– a cool, comfortable home during summer and a warm, toasty home in winter
– better indoor air quality
– less reliance and strain on his HVAC system which will extend its life
– extended life of his roof due to less extreme temperature fluctuation
– a higher resale value of his home in case he ever decides to sell