Learn why it's important to air seal and insulate the attic for a comfortable home year-round.
High utility bills and rooms that are too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter are just a few signs that your attic may not be properly insulated. Upgrading attic insulation is a simple, cost-effective way to improve comfort. Having adequate attic insulation can also cut heating and cooling costs by as much as 40 percent.
When you contact Home Environment Solutions for an insulation estimate, we will inspect insulation levels and determine the best insulation solution based on your home's design and your specific needs. We have the experience and tools to install many different insulation materials, including spray foam, blown-in, cellulose, and more.
Edward called Home Environment Solutions about his townhouse in McMurray being uncomfortable in the upstairs. Russ arrived at his home for a free energy audit and found old, loose insulation and an uninsulated scuttle cover that lets air escape from the home.
The HES team arrived removed and disposed of all the old insulation. They also air sealed and insulated scuttle cover, upgraded ceiling over shower area all with SilverGlo foam boards and Zypfoam expandable foam. Insulated attic with Trusoft Cellulose.
Roger from Allison Park Pa called Home Environment Solutions saying that he thinks he has mold in his attic. he also said he feels the upstairs of his home is never comfortable. It is always warm in the summer and cold in the winter. We sent one of our experts out to take a look at the growth and to perform a free home energy audit. Russ found microbial growth in the insulation. While performing the energy audit he found old batt insulation and numerous unsealed pipe runs and wire runs that allow air to escape.
Our mold team arrived, built a containment barrier to prevent contaminating the rest of the home . They removed all old insulation batts and discarded. Air Scubber in attic and used surface and substrate cleaner for removal of organic contamination where needed.
The insulation team air sealed and insulated the scuttle cover with SilverGlo, airsealed all penetrations interior and exterior with Zypfoam and applied Trusoft cellulose to the attic floor.
Goran reached out because his single-story home felt drafty and uncomfortable, and energy bills were higher than they should have been. Even with one level of living space, temperatures weren’t consistent from room to room.
Our team air-sealed and insulated the attic, installed an insulated scuttle cover, and tightened up air leaks around top plates and attic penetrations. They finished by blowing in TruSoft Cellulose insulation. By stopping air and heat loss at the attic level, we helped keep conditioned air inside the home where it belongs.
Now, Goran’s home feels more comfortable year-round, temperatures are more stable, and energy costs are noticeably lower.
Laurie from California, Pa called Home Environment Solutions saying that no matter if she adjusts the temperature on her thermostat, her home is still cold in the winter and warm in the summer. We sent our expert Russ out to her home to perform a free home energy audit. Russ found old batt insulation, a non-insulated scuttle cover and unsealed penetrations such as wire and pipe runs.
We sent our insulation team out and they removed all the old batt insulation and disposed of it, they removed whole house fan and installed 1/2 drywall over opening, insulated between two ceiling levels with Silverglo foam board insulation on vertical walls between levels and air sealed gaps with Zypfoam. They also sealed and insulated scuttle cover, air sealed all penetrations interior and exterior and installed Trusoft cellulose.
Bill contacted us because his detached workshop was drafty, uncomfortable, and expensive to heat and cool. He wanted a space he could actually use year-round without the temperature swings.
Our team air sealed and insulated the attic space and installed a new insulated scuttle cover to prevent heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. By tightening up air leakage points, we created a more stable and efficient workspace.
Now, Bill enjoys a workshop that stays comfortable in every season, costs less to operate, and provides a much better environment for getting work done.
Sealing air leaks and adding insulation can help:
The attic is typically the biggest source of energy loss in a home. Installing the right amount of insulation and sealing air leaks can make a big difference in your energy bills and comfort.
Insulation levels and thermal performance are measured by R-Value. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation's ability to resist heat flow.
Many homes have as little as 9 in. of attic insulation in regions where the U.S. Department of Energy recommends 16 in. It is recommended that most homes in West Virginia & Pennsylvania have between R-49 and R-60 of attic insulation, depending on the insulation material.
Air sealing is a critical step when insulating an attic because sealing air leaks stops conditioned interior air from leaking into the attic. Air sealing can prevent attic mold and significantly reduce heating and cooling bills. Home Environment Solutions uses a variety of materials and techniques to stop this energy-wasting air leakage.
Be sure to check out our specialized SuperAttic™ System for continuous & airtight coverage.
Contact us today to schedule your home energy audit to identify where your home is in need of insulation and air sealing. Our audit also diagnoses the other energy issues in your home-- which may be the larger factors in your home's high utility bills and discomfort.
Home Environment Solutions' technicians have the knowledge to install a variety of insulation materials, including cellulose and blown-in.
Call 1-844-385-7874 or contact us online to schedule a home energy assessment or an estimate for home insulation in Washington, Weirton, Pittsburgh, and in and around Bethel Park, Wheeling, Steubenville, McKeesport, Cecil, Canonsburg, West Mifflin, and South Park Township.
