Comfenergy Case Studies: Ashburn Va attic exposed to outside air
Challenge
In many cases, the building codes that need to be met for a home to pass inspection do not always make it so the home operates efficiently and do not guarantee that the home will be comfortable. Half of the attic space in this Ashburn home had insulation on the attic floor with some more on the walls, but the other half was only had some insulation on the walls. The roof was not insulated and there were significant gaps (anywhere you can see light coming through the frame) where the air was being allowed to pass from inside to outside and vice versa. Imagine going out into the freezing cold and only having half of a jacket on. It would be inefficient and uncomfortable. This home had varying temperatures from room to room and caused the homeowners to call us for a free home energy audit.
Solution
We offer solution services to air seal up those cracks and to better insulate the attic roof, walls, and floor. Easy steps to help make your whole home more comfortable and to reduce your energy costs by keeping the paid for and conditioned air in your home. ZypFoam can be used to seal up smaller cracks while heavier spray foam can be used to insulate the roof and walls in the attic. TruSoft blew cellulose insulation can cover the flooring in the attic and help to keep heated or cooled air from being lost. We also offer solutions to cover or better seal the entryways into any attic.
