Insulating an Attic in Colchester, CT

This homeowner in Colchester, CT called us hoping she would be able to talk to us about her home. She wanted to have an energy evaluation done on her entire home, as she had high energy bills. She also had a very cold house in the winter, and a very warm house in the summer -- she wanted to ensure that the air that she paid to heat in winter and cool in summer would stay inside her house. Due to her inefficient fiberglass insulation, outside air was traveling into the attic and down to the main home, and the air she paid to heat that winter was traveling up into the attic and outside, where it is lost. Her home did not have the proper air sealing and insulation needed to prevent this issue.

We had the perfect solution for this customer. We were able to insulate her home using our TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. First, though, we had to air seal all of the points where air leaked up into the home. We sealed the cracks, gaps, and other spots in the attic. We then utilized our blown-in cellulose insulation. It is blown in using a large hose, filling all odd shaped voids and covering framing members. We insulated this attic to the necessary R-value of R60. Now, this homeowner will be much more comfortable for years to come!