Before & After Photos

The homeowner called Tyson Energy Solutions because even though he had a whole house fan, but he still felt his home was hot during the summer months. We inspected his attic and found that his insulation was lacking; he only had about 8 inches, well below the Energy Star recommended 14 inches. Knowing that the hottest parts of the summer were upcoming, we decided to perform an insulation upgrade to protect his home from the extreme summer heat of the Central Valley.

We increased the level of insulation in the attic by blowing in premium, Johns Manville fiberglass insulation to a depth of 14 inches. We also sealed holes, gaps, and cracks in the attic to prevent air from leaking between the attic and the living spaces of the home.

As a result of the insulation upgrade, this homeowner and his family can now enjoy a more comfortable home and lower heating and cooling costs year-round for as long as they live in their home.

This homeowner reached out to us because the living room and dining room spaces of her home were very hot and uncomfortable. She also complained that those areas of the home got very dusty and were just generally unpleasant to be in. When we inspected her attic, we found that there was virtually no insulation in those areas of the attic, maybe an inch or so, with plenty of debris and evidence of rodent activity. Once we explained how this was the cause of the temperature discomfort in the areas of the home, as well as the dustiness, we decided that an attic restoration was the correct remedy for these issues.

We began by extracting and disposing of the old insulation and debris that littered the attic. We then cleaned and sanitized the attic using  a concentrated disinfectant and sanitizer. We then identified all areas where air leakage could occur and sealed those areas with closed-cell foam. This included all top plates, wire and plumbing penetrations, registers, and can lights. Sealing the attic prevents air from flowing between the attic and the home's living spaces. Additionally, we installed barriers at any potential rodent entry points to prevent them from accessing the attic. We then cleared the soffit vents to ensure improved ventilation of the attic space.

Once the attic was clean and sealed, we blew in premium, Johns Manville fiberglass insulation to a height of 14 inches. This provided the Energy Star recommended R38 level of insulation. 

As a result of the work we did in the attic, this homeowner and her family noticed an immediate difference in the dustiness and air quality in their home. They will also enjoy a more comfortable home and lower heating and cooling bills for as long as they remain in that house.

The homeowner reached out to us concerned about the unbearable heat in her house and her high cooling costs during the summer. She also expressed that she and her children had bad allergies, and was hoping that we could help. We took a look in her attic and found that she only had about 5-6 inches of old, dirty, cellulose insulation. There was also evidence of rodent activity. She decided on the spot that she wanted an attic restoration done.

We began the attic restoration by extracting and disposing of the old insulation. We then cleaned and sanitized the attic using Nisus DSV sanitizer. This is a concentrated disinfectant, cleaner, mildewstat, fungicide, and sanitizer that kills a broad spectrum of viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Once we had a clean area to work with, we pinpointed all areas where air leakage could occur and sealed those areas with closed-cell foam. This included all top plates, wire and plumbing penetrations, and registers. By sealing the attic, air is prevented from flowing between the attic and the home's living spaces. Additionally, we installed barriers at any potential rodent entry points to prevent them from accessing the attic. We cleared the soffit vents to ensure improved ventilation of the attic space.

We increased the level of insulation in the attic by blowing in premium, Johns Manville fiberglass insulation to a height of 14 inches. This provided the Energy Star recommended R38 level of insulation. 

The homeowner later notified us that she could feel the difference in both the temperature and her allergies in the first few hours after we had done the work. She and her family will now enjoy a more comfortable, healthier home and reduced heating and cooling costs for the life of their house.

This customer was seeking help with his energy bills. We performed an insulation upgrade bringing the insulation from 3 inches to 14 inches. 

Alfonso was looking to reduce his heating and cooling bills and also help his home maintain a comfortable temperature. He discovered Tyson Energy Solutions from our stellar Google reviews and gave us a call. We came out and inspected his attic and found that his insulation was very low, only about 3 inches. Alfonso decided that he wanted to add more insulation on top to bring him up to an R38 level, which is what Energy Star recommends for our climate here in the Central Valley.

We started out the job by air-sealing any visible leakage points. This will assist with preventing air transfer between the attic and the home. We then blew in 11 inches of premium, fiberglass insulation. We were able to complete all of this in about 2 hours.

After adding the new insulation and bringing the attic up to current code, Alfonso will have lower heating and cooling costs by up to 30% and his home will more easily maintain a comfortable temperature year-round for as long as he resides there.