Lowering Energy Costs and Making a Home More Comfortable in Weirton, WV 26062

Rick reached out because the second floor of his home was difficult to keep comfortable. Like many two-story homes, the upstairs would get too hot in the summer and struggle to maintain consistent temperatures throughout the year. On top of that, high energy bills suggested the home was losing more conditioned air than it should.

When we evaluated the attic, we found several air leakage pathways allowing heat and conditioned air to move freely between the living space and the attic.

One area that required special attention was where the attic transitioned over the front and rear porch sections of the home. These areas are often overlooked during insulation projects and can become major sources of energy loss if they aren't properly separated from the conditioned space.

Our team sealed attic air leaks, sealed top plates and penetrations, insulated the attic access opening, and addressed airflow around the soffit areas. We also built insulation dams along the front and rear porch wall transitions to ensure insulation stayed where it belonged and provided continuous thermal protection.

By creating a stronger thermal boundary and reducing uncontrolled airflow, we helped the attic perform the way it was designed to. Now the upstairs stays more comfortable, temperatures are more consistent throughout the home, and energy efficiency has improved.