Poor Attic Conditions
With a low level of blown-in insulation mixed with batt falling off the walls and baffles not installed properly, this attic isn't as effective as it could be!
Baffles Installed and Sealed
We install baffles and seal the bottoms with foam to allow your attic to still breathe after we've installed the new cellulose. This helps prevent your attic from growing mold and holding any unwanted stagnant air.
Air Seal Top Plates
In order to completely block off your attic from your conditioned space, we foam the top plates so that the good conditioned air within your home doesn't leak into the attic. This will help keep the good, comfortable air IN your home!
Spray Foam Kneewall
We can't blow cellulose onto a wall so the best way to insulate is to spray two-part spray foam to seal and insulate any kneewalls inside your attic.
Blown-In Cellulose
Once the attic is sealed, it is time to install the brand new cellulose insulation! We typically blow up to 16-17 inches in order to reach the targeted R-value for Maryland.
Onto The Crawl - Fallen Batt And Old Vapor Barrier
The old batt insulation is falling and getting wet in the puddles sitting within the crawl. Churchton, MD is known for being very damp and this crawl is showing signs of water that has been sitting on top of the vapor barrier. A new barrier is needed along with the old insulation getting taken out.
Batt Removal
The old, deteriorated batt insulation is removed. Once the crawl walls are spray foamed, the batt will actually do more harm than good and would be essentially useless.
20mil Vapor Barrier
The first step we take in the crawl is to install 20mm vapor barrier in order to trap and reject any humidity trying to rise from the ground and raise toward the house. The vapor barrier is thick enough so that it won't rip or scratch so it should last you a long, long time!
Dehumidifier Installed
Even with the vapor barrier blocking much of the humidity from reaching your home, it doesn't get it all. With a dehumidifier, it will work hard to fight against humidity and keep the crawlspace humidity within 50-55%, which is the recommended amount for a healthy home.
Crawlspace Encapsulated
The final step is to spray foam the walls of the crawlspace. We spray 2-3 inches within the crawl to match the recommended R-value and to make sure moisture doesn't seep through the walls. Now their crawlspace is considered part of the conditioned space and will help make their home feel more comfortable!
