Attic Insulation

Step 1: Diagnostic Testing

Our highly trained technicians use state-of-the-art equipment to identify areas of energy savings for you. An infrared camera, especially done in conjunction with a blower door test, can identify uninsulated and poorly insulated attic areas. Our diagnostic testing also quickly pinpoints unsealed attic bypasses.

Note: We also recommend the investment in an independent energy audit from your utility company.  The cost is fairly low and heavily subsidized — meaning that its actual cost would be much higher without the contribution by the utility.

Step 2: Prep Exterior Work Area

We carefully protect your home, business, and belongings with thorough worksite preparation, including clean drop cloths, plastic, window jamb protectors, corner guards, and our state-of-the-art Air Scrubber filtration system.

Step 3: Seal Attic Penetrations

Bypasses and air leaks, including those left from construction or by plumbers, electricians, carpenters and heating contractors are sealed to keep your indoor air “in.”

Step 4: Vent Attic Mechanicals

Exhaust fans are properly vented to the outside.

Step 5: Build Storage Area

If desired, a storage area is designated and protected from insulation.

Step 6: Kneewall Wall Treatment

Interior walls are insulated to create a continues thermal envelope. (Applies to structures with additional half-stories, such as 1 ½ or 2 ½ story homes.)

Step 7: Insulate Slant Walls

Insulation is added to fill voids in your slant walls (Applies structures with additional half-stories, such as 1 ½ or 2 ½ story homes.)

Step 8: Seal Kneewall Bypasses

THERMAX™ brand foam board or dense-packed insulation is installed at the kneewall bypass area to create huge energy savings and aid in ice dam prevention (Applies to structures with additional half-stories, such as 1 ½ or 2 ½ story homes.)

Step 9: Install Chutes

If necessary, chutes are installed for attic ventilation.

Step 10: Build Attic Dam

A sturdy, wooden dam is installed to keep insulation in place and to protect attic access.

Step 11: Place Markers & Certifications

Markers identifying the number of inches of insulation and certificates indicating the type of insulation and number of bags installed per UBC are placed for visual confirmation.

Step 12: Open Blow and/or Peak Insulation

Your attic and/or peak is insulated to a predetermined R-value using one of our high-quality insulation products.

Step 13: Hatch/Access Door Treatment

Your hatch or access doors receive THERMAX™ brand foam board or fiberglass insulation, weather-stripping, and possibly house wrap, door sweeps, and barrel bolts as needed to continue your thermal envelope.

Step 14: Install Roof Vents

Roof vents may be added for ventilation or crew access as needed. They are available in black, brown, or grey.

Step 15: Post Blower Door Test

We perform another blower door test to determine your home or business’s increase in comfort due to air and bypass sealing.

Step 16: Health and Safety Check

Our crews perform a “Worst Case Scenario” test to ensure that your structure is safe from carbon monoxide and your family, pets, employees, or customers are protected.

Step 17: Clean Work Area

Our crews now how to broom clean and vacuum!

Step 18: Post Inspection

To ensure that our job is complete, we walk with you through your home or business to inspect the work. During this time, we’ll answer any questions, get your stamp of approval, and have you complete our job satisfaction survey.