Attic Insulation Before & After Photos

This client had a completely barren attic, which -- in case you didn't know -- is not a good thing. An attic like this that has no air sealing, no insulation, and nothing blocking air from leaking in and out will cause major discomfort within the home (not to mention high electric bills). However, this is also the perfect arena for us to show off our awesome home performance skills. We used foam board and caulk to seal up the knee wall area (pictured in the right of both pictures), sealed up those floor boards, and installed our blown-in cellulose insulation. Now, our client can experience a comfortable, healthy home! 

This homeowner knew that their house wasn't performing as well as it could've been (as in they felt like they were constantly have to turn up the AC/Heat). What they didn't know was why. They had Complete Home Solutions out to their house to find that out for them. 

Among some other small problems that we fixed (such as weatherstripping some duct work in the house), we found that the attic was a primary source of their house's poor performance. We were able to correct this by air sealing (primarily in the form of caulk) and blowing in cellulose insulation. We also built an insulation dam so that the homeowner would have easy access to the attic whenever they needed it. 

A lack of air sealing and not enough insulation is a bad combination that you, and your house, will suffer from. This client could not stand how uncomfortable her house was (cold in the winter, hot in the summer, you get it). Her attic was the major causes behind her discomfort. Luckily, for a company like Complete Home Solutions, this is an easy fix. We sealed up the attic and put in enough cellulose insulation to bring the insulation levels up to R-49 (the recommended levels for our climate zone). The end result - a much more comfortable home for this client.  

This home in Parkville, Maryland had a lot of issues with keeping a consistent temperature throughout the house. Some rooms would be too cold and others would be too hot. The homeowner searched for different companies that might be able to help him with these issues and found Complete Home Solutions. 

We were able to identify the main problem with this house (the attic) and act accordingly. We had to rip out the old insulation (it was no longer any good), air seal all around the attic, and install cellulose insulation. Now this homeowner has a healthier home, a more comfortable home, and a much more energy efficient home too!

This homeowner was unhappy with the cold air drafts that seemed to plague her house. She knew that Complete Home Solutions was the one to call to fix her problem.

We performed our home energy audit to find out what needed fixing. We found that her attic was not air sealed properly and was leaking a lot of "good air." One specific area that was allowing for a lot of air leakage was her skylight. This skylight tunnel, which penetrates through the attic, can become a serious problem if it isn't sealed right. The old insulation that was wrapped around it was deteriorating and no longer working efficiently. So, we removed that and installed our closed cell spray foam. This, along with the other air sealing and insulation upgrades we performed, creates a more comfortable and efficient home.