Weatherstrip and Insulate Attic Hatch

We will weatherstrip the hatch to make sure it is air tight and insulate it so you will not have any voids in the insulation. Finally, we will put up a barrier to keep the insulation from falling down when you open the lid.

Weatherstrip and Insulate Attic Hatch

We will insulate the lid so you will not have any voids in the insulation. Then we will put up a barrier to keep the insulation from falling down when you open it.

Heat Sourse Shield

There are potentially several heat sources that are exposed in the attic, including flu-pipe and chimneys. A barrier is necessary to keep the insulation from touching this heat source. This barrier assumes that the heat can dissipate properly. Insulation touching the heat source could be a safety hazard.

In most cases, we will install insulshield flashing to create a 2" barrier between the insulation and the heat source. Sometimes these barriers are made with drywall or another rigid material.

Box Bathroom Exhaust Fan

We will install a box to cover the bathroom exhaust fan. This box will cause an air tight seal while allowing the fan to exhaust properly.

Remove Old Insulation from Top Plates

We will remove the old insulation from the top plates and at the bypasses to expose the problem areas of the ceiling so that we can be sure to get an air tight seal.

Vacuum Out All Old Insulation

Vacuuming the old insulation exposes the entire ceiling so that we can be sure to get full coverage with the 2 part foam.

Attic Fans

Whole house fans (attic fans) are a great way to cool a house when the outdoor temperature is right. It introduces fresh air into the house and it uses less energy than an air conditioner. However, the nature of the way the fans are built tends to make them a problem area for unwanted heat transfer, especially during the heating season. The metal parts of the fan are a major source of heat transfer through conduction. The louvers that open up when the fan is on tend to develop a buildup of dust over time that will not allow them to set down properly, causing a major source of infiltration.

We will install a cover on the inside of the home on the underside of the louvers which will cause an air tight seal. We will also install a rigid barrier in the attic so that the new insulation does not fall into the fan.

Attic Bypasses

When installing insulation, hidden penetrations called "attic bypasses" allow unwanted air exchanges between conditioned and unconditioned space.

This is a major contributor to energy loss. Air leakage accounts for up to 40% of the annual heating and cooling cost. When installing insulation, it is just as important to seal the bypasses as it is to add insulation. There are many conduits for air travel within the building's cavities, including soil stacks, soffits, recessed lighting, chimneys, wall chases, attic hatches, attic fans, duct boots, electrical penetrations, etc. The stack effect is caused by warmer air that pushes upward. Air that escapes through the attic bypasses creates a suction at the lower levels, pulling air in.

We will do a thorough check of the attic to seal all of these bypasses, using the appropriate materials: caulk, expanding foam, etc.

Spray Foam Top Plates and Bypasses

We spray the entire attic with high performance closed cell foam.

Spray Foam Top Plates and Bypasses

We spray the entire attic with high performance closed cell foam.

Spray Foam Top Plates and Bypasses

We spray the entire attic with high performance closed cell foam.

Recessed Light Fixtures

Many homes have recessed light fixtures that will need a box installed to keep the insulation from touching the housing. Until recently, light fixtures were designed to allow insulation to be installed directly on top of the fixture.

Top Off to the Desired R-Value

We will top off your insulation to your desired R-Value cellulose Insulation.

Top Off to the Desired R-Value

We will top off your insulation to your desired R-Value fiberglass Insulation.

Top Off to the Desired R-Value

We will top off your insulation to your desired R-Value using Fiberglass Insulation.

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Weatherstrip and Insulate Attic Hatch

We will weatherstrip the hatch to make sure it is air tight and insulate it so you will not have any voids in the insulation. Finally, we will put up a barrier to keep the insulation from falling down when you open the lid.

Install Chimney Sheild

There are potentially several heat sources that are exposed in the attic, including flu-pipe and chimneys. A barrier is necessary to keep the insulation from touching this heat source. This barrier assumes that the heat can dissipate properly. Insulation touching the heat source could be a safety hazard.

In most cases, we will install insulshield flashing to create a 2" barrier between the insulation and the heat source. Sometimes these barriers are made with drywall or another rigid material.

Box Bathroom Exhaust Fan

We will install a box to cover the bathroom exhaust fan. This box will cause an air tight seal while allowing the fan to exhaust properly.

Attic Fans

Whole house fans (attic fans) are a great way to cool a house when the outdoor temperature is right. It introduces fresh air into the house and it uses less energy than an air conditioner. However, the nature of the way the fans are built tends to make them a problem area for unwanted heat transfer, especially during the heating season. The metal parts of the fan are a major source of heat transfer through conduction. The louvers that open up when the fan is on tend to develop a buildup of dust over time that will not allow them to set down properly, causing a major source of infiltration.

We will install a cover on the inside of the home on the underside of the louvers which will cause an air tight seal. We will also install a rigid barrier in the attic so that the new insulation does not fall into the fan.

Attic Bypasses

When installing insulation, hidden penetrations called "attic bypasses" allow unwanted air exchanges between conditioned and unconditioned space.

This is a major contributor to energy loss. Air leakage accounts for up to 40% of the annual heating and cooling cost. When installing insulation, it is just as important to seal the bypasses as it is to add insulation. There are many conduits for air travel within the building's cavities, including soil stacks, soffits, recessed lighting, chimneys, wall chases, attic hatches, attic fans, duct boots, electrical penetrations, etc. The stack effect is caused by warmer air that pushes upward. Air that escapes through the attic bypasses creates a suction at the lower levels, pulling air in.

We will do a thorough check of the attic to seal all of these bypasses, using the appropriate materials: caulk, expanding foam, etc.

Recessed Light Fixtures

Many homes have recessed light fixtures that will need a box installed to keep the insulation from touching the housing. Until recently, light fixtures were designed to allow insulation to be installed directly on top of the fixture.