A cantilevered floor sticks out past the wall below it. This building detail allows air to leak in, creating cold floors above and cold ceilings below. This house in Reston, VA had a cantilever that was not insulated. The soffit boards were taken down and a SilverGlo foam block was installed to block the bay. Polyurethane foam was then sprayed over the block and on the bottom of the floor deck to stop all airflow and insulation. The soffit board was reinstalled and sealed with caulk or expanding foam. The newly insulated cantilever increased comfort, made the floors warmer, and lowered utility bills for this homeowner.
SilverGlo and Spray Foam
The bays are filled with a SilverGlo foam block and then sprayed with polyurethane foam.
Soffit Board is Reinstalled.
The soffit board is then replaced. This cantilever is now properly insulated.
Uninsulated Canilever
This homeowner in Reston had a cantilever that was not properly insulated.
Soffit Boards are Removed
Our Comfenergy production team member starts to remove the soffit board from this cantilever.
Ready for Insulation
Now the cantilever is prepared for insulation to be installed.
