Blown Insulation & Air-Sealing
Residential and commercial insulation for existing construction
Insulating Sidewalls
Installation
Rows of siding are removed above and below all windows to allow crews access to wall cavities by drilling through the sheathing under the siding. A tube/hose is then inserted into the cavity, and blow-in insulation is installed. Once installed to the desired density, the crews plug and seal the holes and re-install the siding to original condition.
Benefits
The most common feedback we hear from customers is about their home’s ability to maintain temperature for a longer period of time. The home is able to hold its heat better, meaning less heat loss, and the furnace is running (firing) less. Some additional benefits: fewer drafts, warmer cabinets, warmer closets, and reduced outdoor/road noise.
FAQ
Our crews are thoroughly trained to handle all types of siding, including vinyl, wood (clapboards), aluminum, cement board, cedar shakes, board-and-batt, etc. We have not yet encountered any siding that has prevented us from insulating walls effectively.
Contrary to some other contractors, we do not drill through your siding to access the wall cavities. Our crews remove the siding in rows to access the wall cavities, and reinstall the siding to original condition afterward.
As long as we are able to make a thorough inspection inside the home, we are able to effectively insulate your walls without damaging or cracking your walls. Common wall materials, such as sheetrock/drywall and lathe/plaster, provide more than enough strength to withstand the pressure of the new insulation.
Air-Sealing
Application
While air-sealing is important throughout your home, the best place to start in an existing home is usually the attic area.
Prior to insulating any attic, our crews pay close attention to air-sealing, or sealing any penetrations that connect indoor conditioned air with the attic air. This air can travel by way of interior wall framing, as well as wiring or plumbing penetrations.
This is the single most overlooked task when insulating an attic area, a task that costs little money, and takes little time to properly do. If your contractor is not recommending this procedure, then they are not cut out for the job!
While most attic insulation is done with blow-in insulation, there is no way to properly air-seal by just blowing in loose-fill insulation. You must first study every inch of the attic plane, searching for potential air leaks.
Once the air leaks are found, they are sealed with polyurethane foam or caulk. Once the attic is properly air-sealed and ventilation is properly maintained, the blow-in insulation can be correctly installed.
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