New Homeowner Insulates Attic in Nanjemoy, MD
Attic With Old BATT Insulation
This is what the attic looked like in the beginning. There is no air sealing, and the insulation (the gray, dirt looking stuff) is extremely old and deteriorated (essentially useless). There is nothing here protecting this homeowner's warm air from escaping.
Unprotected Duct Work in Attic
On top of having no insulation, the HVAC duct work in the attic was left completely exposed. We also found that there were multiple leaks in the duct system while performing our inspection. The combination of these two things has resulted in the loss of a lot of energy and heat for the homeowner.
Air Sealing in the Attic
We used our spray foam to air seal and insulate the duct work. This will prevent any future leaks and guards the ducts against the elements. We also air sealed any cavities or penetrations in the attic using caulk (the orange line in the picture).
Cellulose Insulation Blown In
Our final step was to install our blown in cellulose insulation. This is a great insulation that will work together with the air sealing to form a thermal barrier and keep the home warm.
This homeowner in Nanjemoy, Maryland just recently bought her house in December. She already knew that her attic was going to be a problem because of its lack of air sealing and insulation. That's why she called Complete Home Solutions. She knew we were just the people that she needed to get the job done right. We went up into her attic, air sealed her ducts (a very important step), sealed the the rest of her attic penetrations, and installed cellulose insulation. Now the homeowner can be confident that her house will be comfortable for many years to come.
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