Insulating an Attic in Belchertown, MA

This homeowner in Belchertown, MA called us hoping we could help her with the home her mother lives in. The caller and her husband had built the home for her mother. They were having a lot of moisture buildup, peeling ceilings, and mold. This was an issue in the entire home -- not just the attic or basement, but the main living areas as well. They were also having issues with dust and pollen, drafts, rodents, and uncomfortable rooms. This was a Cape Cod-construction home, with both kneewalls and a small attic. The attic had blown-in insulation, but no air sealing.

We were able to help this customer! We were able to replace the attic insulation with TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. We started by removing the old blown-in insulation using a large vacuum. We then went in and air-sealed around all of the points where air leaks up from the home to the attic. We did this using our Zypfoam™ spray foam. Once the attic was air sealed, we used a long hose to blow in TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. TruSoft™ is amazing -- it does not burn, get moldy, or attract pests. The blown-in insulation fills all gaps and oddly shaped voids. The homeowner now can enjoy lower energy bills and brand new insulation!