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Kelly called form Pittsburgh Pa saying that her upstairs seems to never be cool in the summer and never really warm in the winter. She wants to know what Home Environment Solutions can do to make her upstairs more comfortable year round. We set her an appointment for Russell to preform a free Home Energy Audit. When Russ arrived he found old batt insulation covered in rodent dropping, unsealed penetrations and scuttle cover.
We sent our insulation team and they prepared the attic for installation of fresh, clean insulation.
Removed all Batt Insulation
Using Medi clean yellow disinfectant chemical, sanitized the attic from rodent droppings.
Air Seal And Insulated theScuttle Cover. Provided
insulation and air sealed the existing hatch cover.
Air Seal And Insulate Scuttle Cover SilverGlo Upgrade Ceiling Over Shower Or Bath Cover opening with wood or foam boards and seal with ZypFoam expandable foam.
Air Sealed the Shower Ceiling with Wood/foam Board/expandable Foam
Installed Layer Of 4'' SilverGlo Along Attic Deck and Air Sealed . Seal all accessible penetrations pipe runs, wire runs, top plates interior and exterior with Zypfoam
Blow in TruSoft cellulose on attic floor
Judy reached out because her home felt drafty and her energy bills were higher than they should be. Even without major temperature swings, the home just wasn’t holding comfort the way it should.
After evaluating the home, we found that air leakage in both the attic and lower areas of the home was allowing conditioned air to escape and outside air to enter.
Our team focused on tightening the entire system. In the attic, we sealed air leaks, sealed penetrations and top plates, installed insulation dams, and insulated the attic access to stop energy loss at the top of the home. We also addressed the lower part of the home by insulating and sealing rim joists, which are a common source of drafts and air leakage.
By improving both the attic and lower levels, we were able to control airflow throughout the entire home -- not just one area. Now the home feels less drafty, holds temperature more consistently, and operates much more efficiently.
Removed the sparce loose and batt insulation
Encapsulated Duct System In Attic With Spray Foam
Blow in TruSoft™ cellulose insulation
Install David Lewis ™attic Pull-down Stair Hatch Cover Providing insulation and air seal of the hatch.
Cover is made with4'' SilverGlo™ EPS foam board insulation.
Bill reached out because his two-story home was experiencing high energy bills and noticeable drafts in several rooms. While there weren’t moisture or mold concerns, it was clear that air was escaping through the attic and driving up heating and cooling costs. He also wanted better access and usability in the attic space.
Our team focused on tightening the top of the home to reduce air loss. We sealed and insulated the attic, closed off air leaks around top plates and attic penetrations, and upgraded insulation levels to improve overall performance. As part of the work, we also improved attic access, making the space easier and safer to use for storage and future maintenance.
After the upgrades, Bill’s home holds temperature better, drafts are reduced, energy usage is lower, and the attic is now far more functional and accessible.
