Learn why it's important to air seal and insulate the attic for a comfortable home year-round.
High utility bills and rooms that are too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter are just a few signs that your attic may not be properly insulated. Upgrading attic insulation is a simple, cost-effective way to improve comfort. Having adequate attic insulation can also cut heating and cooling costs by as much as 40 percent.
When you contact Home Environment Solutions for an insulation estimate, we will inspect insulation levels and determine the best insulation solution based on your home's design and your specific needs. We have the experience and tools to install many different insulation materials, including spray foam, blown-in, cellulose, and more.
Edward called Home Environment Solutions about his townhouse in McMurray being uncomfortable in the upstairs. Russ arrived at his home for a free energy audit and found old, loose insulation and an uninsulated scuttle cover that lets air escape from the home.
The HES team arrived removed and disposed of all the old insulation. They also air sealed and insulated scuttle cover, upgraded ceiling over shower area all with SilverGlo foam boards and Zypfoam expandable foam. Insulated attic with Trusoft Cellulose.
Roger from Allison Park Pa called Home Environment Solutions saying that he thinks he has mold in his attic. he also said he feels the upstairs of his home is never comfortable. It is always warm in the summer and cold in the winter. We sent one of our experts out to take a look at the growth and to perform a free home energy audit. Russ found microbial growth in the insulation. While performing the energy audit he found old batt insulation and numerous unsealed pipe runs and wire runs that allow air to escape.
Our mold team arrived, built a containment barrier to prevent contaminating the rest of the home . They removed all old insulation batts and discarded. Air Scubber in attic and used surface and substrate cleaner for removal of organic contamination where needed.
The insulation team air sealed and insulated the scuttle cover with SilverGlo, airsealed all penetrations interior and exterior with Zypfoam and applied Trusoft cellulose to the attic floor.
The attic was dirty and not very much insulation. We sucked everything out cleaned it up and blew in cellulose to R60
Doug and Jennifer wanted to upgrade their existing insulation to make their Dennison home more energy efficient. They called Home Environment Solutions and scheduled a free in home inspection. Russ came out and inspected the home. He found the best way to make the home comfortable and energy efficient.
The HES team came out and removed the old insulation. They then installed a David Lewis attic hatch cover, air sealed the attic with ZypFoam and installed blown in cellulous.
Jennifer and Doug's home is more comfortable than ever.
Home Environment Solutions got a call form Chris to discuss the energy efficiency of his Sherrodsville, Ohio home. He was having high heating bills and still could not keep his home at a comfortable temperature. Chris made his appointment to have a free in home energy audit.
The Home Environment Solutions team installed a SuperPlatform catwalk, a David Lewis attic hatch cover and blown in Cellulose.
Sealing air leaks and adding insulation can help:
The attic is typically the biggest source of energy loss in a home. Installing the right amount of insulation and sealing air leaks can make a big difference in your energy bills and comfort.
Insulation levels and thermal performance are measured by R-Value. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation's ability to resist heat flow.
Many homes have as little as 9 in. of attic insulation in regions where the U.S. Department of Energy recommends 16 in. It is recommended that most homes in West Virginia & Pennsylvania have between R-49 and R-60 of attic insulation, depending on the insulation material.
Air sealing is a critical step when insulating an attic because sealing air leaks stops conditioned interior air from leaking into the attic. Air sealing can prevent attic mold and significantly reduce heating and cooling bills. Home Environment Solutions uses a variety of materials and techniques to stop this energy-wasting air leakage.
Be sure to check out our specialized SuperAttic™ System for continuous & airtight coverage.
Contact us today to schedule your home energy audit to identify where your home is in need of insulation and air sealing. Our audit also diagnoses the other energy issues in your home-- which may be the larger factors in your home's high utility bills and discomfort.
Home Environment Solutions' technicians have the knowledge to install a variety of insulation materials, including cellulose and blown-in.
Call 1-740-266-8000 or contact us online to schedule a home energy assessment or an estimate for home insulation in Washington, Weirton, Pittsburgh, and in and around Bethel Park, Wheeling, Steubenville, McKeesport, Cecil, Canonsburg, West Mifflin, and South Park Township.