Insulation Services Photo Album: Eliminating Drafts by fixing the Whole System in Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Joshua reached out because his home had cold floors, high energy bills, and noticeable drafts; especially on the first floor. Even without major temperature swings upstairs, the lower level just didn’t feel comfortable.   When we evaluated the home, we found that the issue wasn’t isolated to one area. Air was leaking from the attic and being pulled in from lower areas like the basement, creating a continuous cycle of airflow through the home. Our team focused on controlling that airflow from top to bottom.   We sealed attic air leaks, insulated the attic access, and addressed chimney-related leakage. We also improved attic usability and insulation coverage to make sure the system performs consistently. At the same time, we insulated and sealed the rim joists in the basement, one of the biggest sources of cold air infiltration that leads to drafty floors. By addressing both the attic and basement, we stopped the airflow loop that was causing the drafts.   Now the basement and first floor feels warmer, drafts have been reduced, and the home holds temperature much more effectively; which will reduce energy consumption.