Insulation
Attic, wall and crawlspace insulation with air sealing — the least glamorous work we do and, dollar for dollar, the most effective.
Overview
Air sealing first. Then insulation.
Insulation slows heat conduction. It does very little about air moving freely through gaps around can lights, top plates, plumbing penetrations and attic hatches. Blowing more insulation over an unsealed ceiling is like putting a thicker jacket on with the zip open.
So we seal first — every penetration between conditioned space and the attic — and then insulate to the right depth. In most homes this is the single highest-return item on the list, and it makes everything else we install work better.
What we include
Insulation services we provide
Attic air sealing
Sealing top plates, can lights, plumbing and electrical penetrations, ductwork boots and the attic hatch, before any insulation is added.
Blown-in attic insulation
Cellulose or fibreglass blown to a documented depth and R-value, with baffles keeping soffit vents clear.
Wall insulation
Dense-pack retrofit into existing wall cavities, or batt and spray foam where walls are already open during a remodel.
Duct insulation and sealing
Sealing and insulating ducts that run through unconditioned attic space, where the losses are largest.
Radiant barriers
Foil-faced barriers under the roof deck to reflect radiant heat before it reaches the insulation layer.
Crawlspace and floor insulation
Insulation and vapor control for raised-foundation homes, including rim joist sealing.
Recent work
A look at finished projects
In detail
What we find in most attics
Insulation that has settled to half its rated depth. Recessed lights open straight into the attic. Ducts with disconnected boots delivering cold air into the space above the ceiling. Soffit vents blocked by insulation pushed into them years ago.
None of that is unusual and none of it is expensive to correct — it is just work that nobody sees, so it gets skipped. We photograph what we find, show you, and give you a scope that addresses the sealing and the insulation together.
Afterwards you get documentation of the R-value installed, the products used and the areas sealed, which is what rebate programs and future buyers will ask for.
Related
Often done at the same time
These pair well with insulation — combining them usually costs less than doing each one separately.
Roofing
Cool roof systems, radiant barriers and full tear-offs that cut attic temperatures before your air conditioner ever turns on.
Read moreWindows & Doors
Dual-pane, low-E replacements sized and specified per elevation — because a west-facing window has a different job than a north one.
Read moreCool Paint Coatings
Solar-reflective exterior coatings for roofs and walls that push radiant heat back out instead of storing it in your stucco.
Read moreArtificial Turf & Irrigation
Drought-ready landscapes: modern synthetic turf with proper drainage, and smart irrigation for the planting you keep.
Read moreFind out what your house is costing you.
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Ready to talk about insulation?
Send a few details and we will come and look. Free visit, written scope, fixed price — and an honest answer about whether the work is worth doing.