Insulation Services Photo Album: Sealing Drafts and improving comfort in Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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.