FAQ

When warm air rises from inside the home and comes into contact with the roof’s cold surface, water droplets known as condensation form. Moisture build up within an attic can be prevented by installing insulation and ventilation. 

Cracks around doors, windows, walls, vents or outlets can let in drafts and air leakage which causes a home to feel cold and damp. Freezing winter temperatures can be prevented by air sealing around cracks and adding insulating to basements, attics, walls, garages and crawl spaces.

Insulation blocks hot or cold temperatures from being transferred through the walls, roof, basement or crawl space of a structure. A properly insulated building keeps cool in summer and stays warm in winter. Insulation also prevents drafts, mold, mildew, pests, pollen, moisture and allergens from entering the home or business.

Attic mold growth is created when warm air from within a home rises up to the attic, creating water droplets on the underside of the roof which is called condensation. Without proper ventilation, the moisture buildup has nowhere to escape and begins to form mold growth over time. The best way to prevent attic mold is to install adequate ventilation and proper insulation.

Homes within the Northern climate zone require an insulation height of 16-18 inches. If you would like to learn more about the insulation height for your climate zone, please visit this link: Energy Star R-Value Insulation Guide.

Insulating a garage is an important decision for homeowners and offers many benefits. Once a garage is insulated, the adjacent rooms become warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Outdoor noises are blocked from entering the home through an attached garage, while noises made inside the garage are muffled from being heard outside. Noise reduction is important for those who use the garage as a workspace, a practice spot for a band or a  place to hold gatherings and play music.

Garage insulation protects a homeowner’s vehicle from extreme temperatures and extends battery life. Vehicles stored in insulated garages are more likely to start up in freezing temperatures and engine fluids perform better. Insulated garages prevent moisture, condensation, mold and pests which is important if a homeowner chooses to use the garage for storage, protecting belongings. Finally, garage insulation increases comfort when a homeowner enters or exits the vehicle, creating a better home experience and making a more enjoyable place.

Adding proper ventilation to an attic, air sealing to eliminate cracks or gaps, and installing adequate insulation helps to maintain a steady temperature in the attic which will prevent ice damming. Careful attention to proper insulation is critical for home comfort and efficiency, and to ensure the prevention of ice dams. Ridges and soffits must be ventilated properly. 

The entire attic requires a thorough air seal which includes sealing around furnaces, ducts, chimneys, pipes and wiring. Flashing and sealing must be installed properly on chimneys, which stops heat from escaping and prevents outside elements from seeping in. Lastly, an attic must be properly insulated; Every climate zone requires a different R-Value and ensuring proper attic insulation can save money and increase home comfort, while preventing potentially costly damage from ice dams. 

R-Value is a measure of an insulation product’s resistance to the transfer of heat. A product with a higher R-Value indicates a higher heat resistance. As R-Value levels differ between products, insulation performance is gauged by the R-Value level and not by a product’s thickness.

Installation time varies due to product type, building size, location (attic, crawl space, etc.) and whether existing insulation needs to be removed. Contact us for a free estimate and our technicians can provide an installation time estimate! 

Some contractors who are not insulation specialists may cut corners and install the insulation improperly causing moisture buildup, structural damage, and higher energy costs.

When hiring a certified trained insulation specialist for an install, a customer can ensure any problem areas are being repaired the work is done according to the latest building codes. 

As a promise to every customer that our work is being performed to the highest level of perfection, our warranty guarantees the correct amount of insulation installed as well as the quoted R-Value being met. The quality of our products and our work is guaranteed. Keep in mind that the finished height of an insulation product is estimated as attic insulation may be uneven.

The average lifetime for present-day insulation products can be approximately 80 years or longer. If the home is old or lacking insulation, a retrofit insulation upgrade saves the homeowner on energy costs due to old insulation products settling over time and losing R-Value. Once new insulation is installed, the comforting effects are immediate keep a home cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

Fresh air ventilation systems purify and circulate the air within a building and are connected to an existing HVAC system. Once a building is air sealed, fresh air ventilation is installed in order to bring clean air into the home or business which can also be filtered and purified. 

Circulating ventilated exterior air into a building diminishes airborne pollutants such as pollen, mold, dirt, and even viruses such as COVID-19. A fresh air ventilation system brings in fresh air year-round without affecting the temperature of the building. Air purification and filtration are options that can be added to the fresh air ventilation system to increase health protection.

Insulation has many purposes, including improving comfort and energy efficiency. One more important function of insulation is sound deadening, which diminishes noises from passing cars, neighbors, barking dogs, and interior sounds between rooms.

Sound deadening (muffling and diminishing sound waves) is accomplished by installing specialized types of insulation, while sound proofing (completely blocking sound waves) is achieved through the use of additional materials other than insulation.

Many various insulation products can be used in order to deaden sound: fiberglass, open cell spray foam, rockwool, K13, Monoglass, Sonoglass and denim. Each product offers a different Sound Transmission Class.

STC or Sound Transmission Class is the rating of a product’s efficiency in reducing noise between ceilings, walls, floors, windows and doors. Determine the STC level needed for the room and insulate with the product best suited to reach the effect.

Insulation is absolutely necessary in exterior walls and attics, but is also important in many other areas of the home or business in order to improve energy efficiency and comfort.

Key insulation zones include: 

• Ceilings
• Attic Knee walls 
• Basement walls
• Cathedral ceilings
• Floors above vented crawl spaces
• Floors or ceilings for additional sound control
• Floors overtop of unheated porches or garages
• Basement band joists surrounding the interior perimeter of the home

A home energy assessment diagnoses a business or home and exposes areas which may be energy deficient. The assessment measures energy usage, energy loss, energy deficient areas which need improvement, appraises combustion safety and evaluates indoor air quality. A home energy assessment is comprised of a series of energy tests which reveal any deficiencies in the  building systems, insulation or structure. Once the building has been evaluated and any energy deficiencies have been uncovered, an insulation strategy plan is designed to upgrade quality while also increasing energy efficiency and comfort. An energy audit can also help to qualify you for any rebates or discounts available from your energy supplier.

An energy audit consists of a series of diagnostic tests used to evaluate the energy efficiency of a home or business. By exposing any potential energy loss, our technicians can insulate deficient areas, creating a more comfortable environment while reducing utility costs. 

Blower Door Tests –

Blower door tests measure the amount of air entering or exiting the structure. A forceful blower fan is attached to a door frame on the exterior of the building. The fan blows out air and lowers the inside air pressure. Once the inside air pressure is lower than the outside air pressure, any holes or cracks within the building begin to bring in the exterior air, uncovering energy deficient areas and drafts within the building.

Thermal Imaging – Thermal imaging evaluates interior walls with a thermal imaging device to find temperature differences and areas with missing insulation. This inspection is generally performed in conjunction with a blower door test. The air escaping the structure appears as black streaks on the thermal imaging device, exposing weak points within the building.

Combustion Safety – Combustion safety tests are conducted using a monometer tool, which evaluates the structure for any gas leaks and ensures that all combustible appliances are leak-free, adequately vented, and working efficiently

Indoor Air Quality – Indoor air quality tests investigate the presence of pollutants such as excess moisture, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, and radon. Identifying issues with indoor air quality help you get at the root of any home comfort issues and can improve the safety of your home. 

Yes! We first seal off all energy leakage with spray foam on attic penetrations, chase ways, wiring and top plates. Any previous insulation that is damaged, wet, or exposed to pests is removed in order to prevent mold, mildew, or structural damage. Old insulation is raked away from areas needing air sealing, and replaced before new insulation is installed. Then the new insulation is added over the top of the existing insulation.

Our company offers the highest quality insulation products available on the market to ensure our work enhances comfort and energy efficiency, and to ensure our work stands the tests of time. By providing a wide variety of insulation products, customers can pick the perfect product to fit their needs. A properly insulated building conserves more energy, saves money, reduces energy payments, deters pests and preserves natural resources.

Insulation products are installed in various forms such as blown-in loose fill, batts, radiant barrier, or spray foam, and products are designed to deter mold, moisture or pests, and prevent fire. The higher the R-Value, the more effective the insulating properties are of an insulation product. R-Value is the measure of an insulation material’s ability to lower levels of heat conduction.  Although one variety of insulation may have a higher R-Value, this does not mean it is the best fit for every project. Our company can help you determine which insulation product best suits your needs with our free quote and estimate.

Spray foam is a wet expanding foam used to insulate and air seal walls, ceiling cavities, floors, spaces around electrical outlets and light fixtures, and spaces between walls and windows or doors. 

Open Cell Spray Foam: when open cell foam is sprayed, small bubbles within the foam rupture, leaving behind tiny air pockets. Open cell is non absorbent and allows water to flow through the foam’s air pockets, which prevents mold and moisture. Open cell spray foam is also used to diminish sound and has an R-Value of around R-3.8 per inch, expanding to about 3 inches of thickness.

Closed Cell Spray Foam  when closed cell foam is sprayed, air bubbles within the foam do not burst, forming closed air pockets and a vapor barrier. Moisture is unable to move through the foam or become absorbed, therefore blocking mildew and mold. Closed cell foam repels water and creates an air seal, making this product extremely beneficial in flood zones. It has R-Value of approximately R-7 per inch, expanding to about 1 inch thickness, which can be left exposed after installation as the foam is dense and strong.

We first evaluate the building for energy or air leaks and seal those areas. Then we install a Fresh Air Ventilation System which distributes fresh filtered air into your home and we certify the air quality.

Batt insulation is an insulation blanket which is available in cellulose, fiberglass or rockwool and was initially formed in rolls. The rolls are now cut to a length which is easily installed between studs inside of ceilings, walls, crawlspaces or attics. 

Batt insulation can be installed with or without paper or aluminum foil facing and is available in multiple R-Values for use in different climates. Insulation facing blocks heat from escaping the structure while preventing moisture from passing through. This is one of the most affordable types of insulation and also one of the simplest to install. 

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Rolled insulation is a type of blanket insulation available in long rolls which are used in areas where a long stretch of insulation is needed. For example, rolled insulation is used in ceilings, floors or wall framing. Insulation rolls are installed in long pieces, which prevents gaps which air could move through when using pre-cut batt insulation. Insulation rolls are available in fiberglass and rockwool ranging in sizes from 20 to 40 feet with R-Values catered for use in multiple climates. Rolled insulation is easy to install and is a good choice for long areas needing insulation coverage.

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Blown-In Insulation, also known as loose fill insulation, can be used in attics or blown inside of existing walls. Installing Blown-In Insulation inside an attic can be extremely beneficial if the attic has limited space, which would make installing fiberglass batts tremendously difficult.

Existing walls can be filled with Blown-In Insulation by drilling a hole one yard above the floor and another hole one foot below the ceiling and blowing the loose fill insulation in with an insulation blower. The holes are then covered by plastic plugs which can be skim coated and painted, making them invisible. 

Blown-in insulation is available in cellulose, fiberglass, and rockwool. Blown-in insulation is a relatively fast way to insulate a structure. Within a few hours, a technician can blow loose fill into an attic and create immediate comfort for the customer. As the loose fill settles, small gaps and cracks are filled in, preventing any cold air from getting inside.