Comfenergy Before & After Photos

Most attic insulation projects have several steps in the service to improve their performance.  Removal of old insulation, air sealing and new insulation installation are some of the most common options as was the case with this Fairfax Station home.  An often added step to promote even better performance is to encapsulate the HVAC ducts in an attic with spray foam.  Metal HVAC ducts running through a hot attic in the summer or a cold attic in the winter can have trouble effectively delivering heated or cooled air created by the HVAC system.  Spray Foam insulation protects the conditioned air by keeping the ducts from allowing attic temperatures to have an impact.  

These before and after photos are measuring the R-value of the insulation in the attic of this Garrisonville, VA home. 

R-value measures how well building insulation can prevent the flow of heat into and out of the home. Higher R-value means greater insulation performance, and thus more savings on your next heating and cooling bill. 

In the before photo you can see how low the R-value was. Comfenergy installed TruSoft Cellulose insulation in this attic to an R-value of 60! Now this house is more energy efficient and costs less to own. 

Attics can be 20 degrees in winter and 130 degrees in summer! 

Your vented attic is the worst possible place to locate ducts. Attics are the extreme opposite temperature of the air your ducts are trying to move to your rooms. Ductwork also has lots of gaps and holes that can leak into the attic. The air you paid to heat and cool and want to go to your rooms leaks out of the ducts into the attic, lost forever, or is exposed to major opposing temperature differences in the attic.

Duct encapsulation and sealing gaps and joints in the ductwork can prevent air loss and help your system run more efficiently. It keeps your ductwork at a steady temperature, meaning the air moving through the ducts isn't affected and will change the preferred temperature of your home more quickly. 

Homeowners in Stafford, VA had old, contaminated insulation in their attic that was ineffective. Over time, insulation can wear down. Old age, harsh weather conditions, and critters can degrade the material, rendering it pretty much useless.

The Comfenergy crew air sealed the attic and then installed fresh new cellulose insulation. Now it takes less energy to heat and cool this home, leading to lower utility bills and even temperatures throughout the house. 

A homeowner in Burke, VA did NOT like her attic. It was dark and icky and not an area that she liked to be in. She noticed dirt on her bedroom ceiling. The dirt was coming from the air vents and the attic was directly above her bedroom. She tried getting her ducts cleaned and a new HVAC system installed, but the dirt kept coming. Finally, she gave us a call at Comfenergy to address the space she'd rather not think about- the spooky attic. 

Our Sales Professional, Carl, could immediately see the problem. The insulation in this attic hadn't been replaced in a very long time. The decaying insulation contained pests droppings, dirt, and lots of dust. There were a few mold spots in places as well. After agreeing on a solution, the Comfenergy Production Crew got to work. We removed and properly disposed of the yucky old insulation and vacuumed out the space to get rid of all the dirt and grime. The attic was air sealed and fresh, clean ProWool Premium Insulation was installed. The duct system was encapsulated with polyurethane spray foam, the metal chimney was properly insulated, and Stefans' Radiant Barrier was installed along the underside of the roof rafters. 

Now this homeowner's attic is spectacular instead of spooky.  No more dirt on the bedroom ceiling, and she now had attic insulation that she would never have to replace again. ProWool does not lose its effectiveness over time and will not sag, settle, or be damaged by moisture. This attic make-over made this customer's home cleaner, more comfortable, and will save her money on her energy bills.