ATTIC INSULATION

For any retrofit project, this is the "meat and potatoes" of our business. We blow high-quality loose-fill insulation through a long hose directly into your attic, bringing your home up to modern efficiency standards (often R-50 or higher). The process relies on a specialized truck that houses all the machinery and material, keeping the mess outside. While the equipment can be a little noisy—and our truck might stick out like a sore thumb—the upgrade is surprisingly fast, with most average attics completed in about an hour and a half. We treat your home with respect by laying down heavy-duty 2-mil poly and moving blankets, from our entry point to the access hatch. In many cases, we can even feed the hose through a nearby window to further minimize disturbance. Once we hit the target R-value, we roll up the poly, vacuum any stray material, and leave your home cleaner than we found it.

THE “HATCHWORK” IS INCLUDED

A high R-value means nothing if your attic hatch is leaking warm air. That’s why we include comprehensive "hatch work" with every retrofit job—a service many contractors charge extra for. We construct a durable cardboard or rigid border around the hatch opening to hold back the loose insulation, preventing an avalanche of material every time you open it. More importantly, we install a thick batt of insulation on top of the hatch door and apply weather stripping around the perimeter to create an airtight seal. This critical step eliminates drafts, prevents heat loss, and stops warm, moist indoor air from escaping into the attic, which is the leading cause of frost buildup and "attic rain."

AIR CHUTES (BAFFLS) & VENTILLATION

Proper airflow is just as important as the insulation itself. We offer generous packages on air chutes (baffles) that are installed at the edge of your attic to ensure fresh outside air can flow from your soffits up into the attic space. This airflow carries away moisture and prevents mold or roof rot. If your home currently lacks soffit venting, air chutes aren’t immediately required, but we often recommend installing them anyway to "future-proof" your home. This keeps the insulation off your roof deck and ensures you are ready if you decide to add soffit vents during a future renovation. If you have questions about your intake vents, we can assess your current setup and guide you toward the best solution for your roof’s slope and design.