Insulation Services Case Studies: Air Sealing & Insulation in Springfield, VA
Challenge
Like many homeowners in Northern Virginia, Jean was frustrated by the uneven temperatures throughout his Springfield home, especially the upstairs level. The main level could be perfectly comfortable while the upstairs level was hot and almost unbearable. After hearing our radio ad one day, discussing this exact issue, he decided to give us a call. Our salesperson, Pedro, visited the home to discover what could be causing these irregular temperature fluctuations. He found substantial air leakage occurring in the attic. In the summer months, attics can reach 140 degrees. This extremely hot air can radiate down into the living space. He also found that can light and the attic hatch were also sources of air leakage.
Solution
The Comfenergy Crew got to work to fix these air leaks. The old insulation was removed so we could access every gap and crack, and they were sealed with spray foam. TiteShell can light covers were installed over the can lights and sealed air tight with expanding foam. The scuttle cover was weather-stripped to stop air leakage and then the cover was insulated with a SilverGlo foam insulation panel. Finally, our premium TruSoft cellulose insulation is blown to an R value of 60. Blown insulation fills all gaps and odd-shaped voids. By filling over framing members, thermal bridging is avoided. Jean now has more even temperatures throughout his home and the upstairs level is much more comfortable.
Project Summary
Evaluator: Pedro Guillen
