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An attic hatch is one of the easiest ways for air to move in and out of an attic space. An entryway that requires an ability to open and close when needed, but should be sealed tight whenever it is not in use. Here you can see an insulated and zipper sealed attic hatch after it was installed on this previously uncovered opening.
This customer in Mclean, VA called us as they wanted to add more insulation in the attic. We did air sealing to stop the air leakage, as well as built plywood dams to keep the insulation in place and off the newly built storage deck. New decking was installed for storage and air sealed at the seams. Insulation was upgraded to R60. The result of doing this is better insulation & air sealing keeping the house warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
This Purcellville, VA home was suffering from rooms that were too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. This was having a serious negative impact on the comfort level of the home. When our sales professional Jason went out to the property to perform a full home inspection, he determined that the best course of action to end their discomfort would be to air seal the attic add new insulation and install a radiant barrier. Jason explained to the homeowners that the primary cause of their discomfort was the insufficient insulation. After the homeowners agreed to Jason's solution our service crews went out to get to work on the home. The crews started by removing the old insulation. Then they Applied ZypFoam air sealant to make sure the attic wouldn't have any air leaks. After that, they installed the new insulation. Finally, the crew installed the radiant barriers to reduce the temperature in the attic.
This Haymarket, VA home was suffering from too hot summers and too cold winters. This was having a negative impact on the comfort level of the home. When our sales professional Tim went out to the property to perform a full home inspection, he determined that the best course of action would be to air seal and reinsulate the attic. Tim explained to the homeowners that the primary cause of their discomfort was inefficient insulation, allowing heat to build up in the summer and cold to build up in the winter. After the homeowners agreed to Tim's solution our service crews went out to get to work on the home. The crews started by removing and disposing of all the old low-grade insulation. After that, they applied ZypFoam to all the potential air leaks on the now bare attic floor. Finally, the crew Installed the new TruSoft cellulose insulation to keep the home warm year round.
This Sterling, VA home was suffering from a drafty attic that was making the home too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. This was having a serious negative impact on the comfort level of the home. When our sales professional Carl went out to the property to perform a full home inspection, he determined that the best course of action to end their discomfort would be to Completely air seal the attic and install new high-quality insulation. Carl explained to the homeowners that the primary cause of their discomfort was the lack of proper insulation and air sealing in the attic. After the homeowners agreed to Carl's solution our service crews went out to get to work on the home. The crews started by removing and disposing of all the old insulation. After that, they applied ZypFoam air sealant to all of the potential leaks on the attic floor. Finally, the crew installed new TruSoft cellulose insulation to keep the home comfortable year-round.