Attic Insulation Before & After Photos

This client had heard a radio ad discussing the great benefits that an energy efficient home can have for its homeowner. Thinking about how his home was probably under-performing (based on his utility bills and lack of insulation in his attic), he did a little research. He found Complete Home Solutions and, after viewing our extensive experience, chose us as to make his home more efficient. 

After performing a home energy audit, our home comfort specialist found quite a few opportunities for improvement (the attic being the main one). This home had a flue pipe that went through the attic; it wasn't properly sealed and was, therefore, causing a lot of air leakage (decreasing the efficiency of the home). We sealed the pipe and constructed a non-flammable barrier around it to prevent insulation contact. We also air sealed along all the rim and band joists in the attic and replaced the old, gunky insulation with fresh cellulose. Now this home is efficient and comfortable for the homeowner too! 

This home built in 1950 in Hyattsville, Maryland was in need of several energy upgrades. There was no barrier around the opening of the attic pull-down stairs to allow for proper insulation in the attic.  We treated the pull-down stairs by caulking around framing joints, installing weather stripping around hatch cover and installing an attic tent over the opening in the ceiling. This helped reduce the amunt of air leakage through this untreated area.

The homeowners of this house in Germantown, Maryland had a rough winter this year. The home was constantly chilly and suffered from drafts. The homewoners called Complete Home Solutions to find the source of the problem. Our Auditor went into the home and determined that the source the discomfort this winter was insufficient attic insulation.

To ensuere that the home doesn't waste more energy by allowing the home's air to escape through the attic our Production Team used blow in cellulose insulation. This makes the home more energy efficient for the upcoming seasons and more comfortable for the family to live in.

This homeowner in New Carrollton, Maryland hated how her bedroom always had a cold draft that crept in. In the wintertime, it became almost unbearable. She called up Complete Home Solutions to see if we could help.

Lucky for this homeowner, we happen to be professionals when it comes to these types of situations. In the attic, we removed all of the old insulation that wasn't doing any good, did a bunch of air sealing, and installed our blown in cellulose insulation. That bedroom won't be a problem for this homeowner anymore. 

This home in Landover, Maryland was not living up to its fullest potential. Its owner constantly struggled with hot summers and cold winters. She could never get her house at a comfortable temperature. 

Complete Home Solutions deals with these kinds of problems everyday, and we know just how to fix them. A home energy audit narrows down the biggest problems in the house and allows us to make recommendations to the homeowner on how to correct them. In this case, the attic was our biggest issue. We took out the old insulation, air sealed (a really important step), and blew in cellulose insulation. Now, no matter what the weather is like outside, this homeowner can stay comfortable!