Insulation Services

Attic insulation prevents air from escaping the home as well as blocking outside air from entering the structure. Insulating an attic also reduces heat transfer from the exterior elements into the interior of the home. A homeowner up to 50% on energy payments a year by thoroughly insulating an attic.

Whether an attic was damaged by weather, pests, mold or age-  our highly trained technicians restore attics to their optimal structural condition. 

Our company restores attics by taking these steps:

• Extract all damaged insulation or pest debris
• Seal all cracks and gaps
• Replace old insulation with new product
• Upgrade or replace the ventilation system

Crawl spaces have multipurpose functions such as storage, access to plumbing, electrical, cooling and heating systems. Under insulated crawl spaces lose heat through the floor during winter and let in hot air during the summer, resulting in higher utility costs for the homeowner.

By properly insulating a crawlspace homeowners raise their property value, establish a steady temperature throughout the home, increase energy savings, and prevent moisture damages.

Once the crawl space is insulated, the adjacent floors are going to be noticeably warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Heating and cooling systems inside the house have a longer lifespan and are under less strain with proper insulation.  

Crawl space insulation prevents condensation, mildew, pollutants and mold which allows for better air quality and health. Crawl space insulation prevents pipes from freezing in cold weather as well as deterring pests from entering the home.

We offer insulation services for new homes as well as retro-fitting existing homes. Homes can lose energy through the roof, cracks in the attic, windows or any other drafty areas. Air sealing prevents drafts while blocking off allergens, pests, pollutants, mold and mildew. Insulating a home keeps the inside temperature colder in the summer and warmer in the fall and winter. Insulation reduces exterior noises from entering a home, which allows for a more quiet  setting inside. By properly insulating a home, homeowners promote better air quality, reduce energy payments, protect the health of the inhabitants, cuts back on the use of natural resources, and improve overall comfort.

Home insulation creates comfort for inhabitants while also lowering energy payments. After properly installing insulation, a home becomes more appealing for potential buyers and the property value increases. Unused attic space can be transformed into a new office, playroom, bedroom or storage area by adding a layer of spray foam insulation, which increases the value of the home as well.

An important benefit of insulating a home is noise control. Attic insulation quiets the sound of rainfall on the roof, while having insulated exterior walls reduces outside noise such as sirens, cars, trains, or dogs barking. Insulating interior walls creates privacy between rooms and reduces the sound from appliances like dryers and washers, musical instruments being played, televisions, or any other noisy indoor activity.

Home air sealing establishes a healthier atmosphere and air quality by eliminating exterior allergens, pollens, pollutants,  pests, mildew, mold and condensation. Adding a fresh air ventilation systems purifies the air and prevents respiratory illnesses. In conclusion, adding insulation to a home increases comfort, promotes good health, lowers energy payments, raises property value and reduces noises.

Insulation removal is crucial in the event of damaged product caused from natural disasters, leaks, pests or old deteriorated insulation.

By removing old insulation homeowners can repair and eliminate any underlying structural deterioration such as wood rot, mold, mildew and improve air quality.

Another important reason for insulation removal is removing damages from pests or wildlife. Animals such as racoons can get into attics and leave behind urine and feces which results in bacteria and disease growth.

The diseases and bacteria become saturated in the insulation, wood, and can become airborne and are distributed through the home’s heating and cooling systems.

Additionally, removing any animal damaged insulation prevents further animal infestations by removing animal scents so no further wildlife is attracted to the area.

Garage insulation is beneficial to homeowners by increasing comfort,  reducing noise pollution, promoting energy efficiency, raising property value and preserving the possessions inside. 

Garage Insulation Benefits:

1. Improved Comfort: Insulating a garage protects a homeowner’s possessions from outside elements while also establishing a temperature controlled environment. Garage insulation provides additional comfort for:
   • Work
   • Storage
   • Hobbies
   • Entering and exiting a vehicle
2. Preserving Belongings: Garage insulation protects a homeowner’s belongings by:
   • Increasing battery life in a car
   • Storing temperature sensitive items
   • Better performance from an engine’s fluids
   • The vehicle is more likely to start during freezing weather

3. Enhanced Energy Efficiency: Garage insulation buffers the loss warm or cold air from the rooms nearest the garage, saving energy and finances. 

4. Decreased Noise Pollution: Garage insulation is a form of sound control which prevents:
   • Exterior sounds from being heard inside the home
   • Activities within the home from being heard inside the garage
   • Sounds within the garage from being audible inside the house

Our company insulates new construction and retro-fits existing multifamily buildings. Insulating a multifamily building protects the investment, promotes the growth of the company and increases energy conservation and savings.

Air sealing a multifamily building seals up cracks which prevents drafts from entering the building. Adding an air seal stops pests, condensation, pollutants, allergens, mold and mildew from entering the structure.

Multifamily building insulation elevates tenant happiness and satisfaction while also ensuring that occupants are content and renew their lease yearly. When tenants are happy, they may even refer more renters with positive reviews and through word of mouth.

Insulating and weatherizing multifamily buildings promotes good health for tenants, improves air quality, reduces mold and pests, lowers noise levels and reduces energy payments.

Insulating a commercial building elevates customer comfort, energy efficiency, improves the acoustics within and decreases noise levels. Our company retro-fits existing commercial structures as well as insulating new construction. We offer weatherization and insulation for offices, retail centers, businesses, hotels, hospitals,  warehouses,  multi-living apartment buildings, and all other commercial buildings. 

The contentment of the customers and employees inside a commercial building always comes first. Commercial insulation provides comfort and when clients are happy the company can guarantee return business. Also, the overall mood of the company is elevated and employee efficiency is increased.

Commercial building insulation and air sealing protects the health of the inhabitants inside by filling cracks and blocking drafts, pollutants, allergens, pests, condensation, mold and mildew. Insulation saves energy, reduces utility payments which leaves more profit for the expansion of the company.

Commercial insulation reduces noise levels inside a building which allows employees to have more focus on their work and establishes a peaceful environment for customers. 

Pole barn insulation offers important benefits to people, livestock, and stored possessions. Our company offers insulation for new construction as well as retro-fitting existing pole barns.

A properly insulated pole barn keeps livestock warm in winter and cool in summer as well as preventing the two most common problems found in pole barns: high moisture levels and extreme temperatures. 

When warm exterior air enters the pole barn and  makes contact with the cooler interior surfaces condensation occurs. As this moisture builds up over time, mold and mildew start to grow, leading to health problems for people and livestock. Therefore, pole barn insulation is crucial in preserving the health of any animal or person entering the structure.

In order to further protect a pole barn, an air barrier can be installed in conjunction with insulation. Air barriers stop the transfer of heat, deter pests, prevent drafts and create a stable temperature year round.

One additional benefit of pole barn insulation is diminishing the sound of of rain falling on the metal roof or any other loud exterior noises. In conclusion, pole barn insulation protects health, promotes comfort, and reduces noise pollution.

Our company installs code compliant insulation for small projects up to entire neighborhoods, while keeping up to date with all code changes. Select a product from our large variety of home insulation materials and rest assured the work is up to code as our technicians run an IECC blower door compliance test after every install.

Uninsulated homes can lose energy through cracks in the roof, windows, attic or any other drafty area. Insulating and air sealing a home blocks off drafts, mildew, pests, pollutants, mold and allergens.

Installing insulation keeps a home cool in the summer and warm in winter, muffles outside noises from entering the home, promotes better air quality and reduces energy payments.

Air sealing closes off gaps inside a building which blocks drafts, condensation, air leakage, reduces moisture, and prevents pests. 

Air sealing closes off gaps in:

• Forced air ductwork
• Electrical fixtures
• Exterior walls
• Rim joists 
• Windows
• Box sills
• Doors

Air sealing a home essentially closes off every crack, door or window left open to the outside elements.

A fresh air ventilation system is hooked up to the HVAC in order to distribute clean air throughout the building. After spray foam or an air seal has been added to a structure, air can no longer enter a building through gaps or cracks and is instead brought in through a fresh air ventilation system. 

Signs a building does not have enough air circulation:

• Musty Smells
• Mold Growth Is Present
• Cooking Smells Linger After Meals
• Dust Accumulates Just After Cleaning
• Windows Or Surfaces Are Wet With Condensation
• Constant Heath Issues Such As: Fatigue, Runny Noses, Coughing, Sneezing, And Headaches

Circulating ventilated exterior air into a building diminishes airborne pollutants such as pollen, mold, dirt, and 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 in order to increase health protection.

Differences between Fresh Air Ventilation, Air Purification, and Air Filtration:

Fresh Air Ventilation draws in fresh exterior air which is circulated throughout the structure by the HVAC system.

• Balanced Ventilation System: exterior air is drawn into the building through fans at the same rate at which the air is departing while sustaining a constant level of air pressure.
• Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV): draws moist air from restroom vents outside while concurrently bringing exterior air into the building. Both airstreams intersect and an energy transfer is conducted between the interior and exterior air, regulating air temperature without the use of energy or modifying the temperature of the structure.
• Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV): throughout warmer seasons, ERV ventilation systems reduce airborne moisture and cool the air within the structure. During colder seasons, ERV ventilation systems increase air moisture and warm the air within the building.

Air Filtration which is installed with the current HVAC system blocks pollutant particles from entering the building by passing the air through fine media filters. Filters should be changed yearly.

Air Purification is achieved by adding a UV light inside the HVAC system which eliminates and kills close to one hundred percent of airborne viruses, germs, and molds. Lightbulbs should be changed yearly.

Our company installs, examines and tests fresh air ventilation systems. Circulating fresh air through a building:

• Eliminates odors and keeps the building smelling fresh
• Stops pollutants from accumulating indoors
• Eliminates allergens, dust, mold, dander, and pollen
• Circulates and reduces moisture which prevents mildew or mold

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 then insulate the deficient areas, creating a more comfortable environment and reducing utility costs. 

The tests include:

Blower Door: Blower door tests determine the amount of air entering or exiting from the structure. A forceful blower fan is attached to a door frame on the exterior of the building. The fan begins blowing out air and lowering the interior air pressure.

Once the interior air pressure is lower than that of the exterior, any gaps or cracks within the building begin to draw in the outside air, revealing trouble spots and drafts within the structure.

Thermal Imaging: Thermal imaging inspections scale interior walls with a thermal image device in order to find temperature differences and 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 the weak points within the building.

Combustion Safety: Combustion safety tests are conducted with a monometer tool, which evaluates the structure for any gas leaks and determines that all combustible appliances are adequately vented and working efficiently.

Indoor Air Quality: Indoor air quality tests investigate the indoor air quality for pollutants such as excess moisture, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, and radon.

Our company offers Ice Dam Control and Removal services. Ice dams are an accumulation of icicles or ice hanging from the eaves or edges of a roof.

In an under insulated building, warm air rises up to the attic, melting the ice or snow. Once melted, water trickles down to the edges of the roof, which freezes into icicles and dams.

Removing and preventing ice dams is important, as they can create these various damages:

• Roofing leaks
• Rotted decking
• Structural damage
• Insulation deterioration 

Our company provides a free estimate and can address and resolve any ice dam concerns.

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.

STC Levels

• 25 STC: A conversation spoken at a regular tone of voice is understood and heard.
• 30 STC: A conversation spoken in a loud tone of voice can be heard and understood.
• 35 STC: A conversation spoken in a loud tone of voice can be heard, but is indecipherable.
• 40 STC: A conversation spoken in loud tone of voice sounds like a whisper.
• 50 STC: Loud sounds are barely audible.
• 60 STC: Noise cannot be heard as this level is considered soundproofed.

What Is Basement Insulation?

Adding basement insulation is one of the most effective ways to improve home energy costs, reduce drafts, create warmer floors in winter and establish a steady temperature year round. Uninsulated basement walls let in drafts, pests, moisture and transfer cold energy from the ground into the home. By adding insulation to basement walls, cold temperatures are prevented from ever entering the home, creating a more comfortable atmosphere from the ground up.

Why Install Basement Insulation?

Adding basement insulation and an air seal creates a warmer home temperature, blocks out pests and reduces moisture. Moisture in basements can become dangerous and create mold growth which is toxic to human health. When a basement is properly insulated, moisture is blocked out and the basement is drier and unable to support the growth of mold, protecting the occupants of the home. Adding insulation to basement walls and ceilings establishes warmer floors in winter and cooler floors in summer. Basement insulation plugs up cracks and holes which pests may gain entry through, which keeps the home cleaner and more sanitary. By creating a stable temperature through basement insulation, hot or cold air is unable to rise up through the upper levels of the home and a consistent comfortable temperature is maintained.