Points of Leakage
What we are looking at in this photo does not look nearly as problematic as it is. The issue is that it is not actually air sealed or insulated. Along the seams of the wood here is a point of potential leakage.
All Sealed Up
What you are looking at here is those same points of leakage all sealed up.
ZypFoam By the Bottle
What we use to air seal is called ZypFoam which is the orange puffy stuff you saw in the last photo. This is what the product looks like before it is applied to problematic areas.
ZypFoam Everywhere
As you can see in this photo, we use ZypFoam to seal not only points of leakage to and from the outside world, but also with in the house and the duct work and/or chimneys in the attic. That is what you see the ZypFoam sealing in this photo.
Duct Work in the Attic
Here is a snapshot of the duct work you saw sealed of in the previous photo.
More ZypFoam and Can Light Covers
The other place where we used ZypFoam was to seal the can light covers. Can lights are the part of the recessive lighting systems in your home that protrude into the attic and can be points of leakage as well as fire hazards from the associated heat. The can light covers we install not only seal off the leaks, but are also fireproofing.
The Final Step
Lastly, we will blow in TruSoft Cellulose insulation. This is the primary insulating feature that will be the thermal barrier between your attic and the rest of your home.
Up Close TruSoft
Here is an up close snap shot of the TruSoft insulation.
SilverGlo
The other step of insulation is SilverGlo which you can see on the wall here. This is a high-tech insulation that also acts as a reflective barrier for incoming heat from the sun.
