Attic And Basement Insulation Test

A blower door test to determine air leakage rates.

Attic and basement insulation test.

R 38 shall be deemed to satisfy the requirement for r 49 wherever the full height of uncompressed r 38 insulation extends over the wall top plate at the eaves. Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. We have recently added insulation removal adding to basement insulation duct sealing crawlspace vapor barriers and water management replacing or adding bath fans and much more. Infrared camera scans of walls attic and foundation to assess insulation levels and locate possible air leak sources.

Pull up and dispose of any material that s compressed water stained or moldy it s useless. Before insulating seal any air leaks and make roof and other necessary repairs. Looking across your attic if the insulation is level with or below the attic floor joists you probably need to add more insulation. Find your zone on the map and then use the chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic walls floors and crawlspaces.

Then use the numbers in the chart at right to estimate its r value. Pa302 1 ceilings with attic spaces n1102 2 1 r402 2 1. Regular inspections of your attic will reveal any problems before they become major issues. Efficiency and safety testing for combus tion appliances like furnaces boilers gas fireplaces and water heaters to ensure they are operating properly and not con.

Blown in insulation went well and they did a thorough job preparing air sealing the attic beforehand. All attics are subject to the wear and tear of intense heat and or cold. Our attic insulation experts can inspect and maintain your attic to ensure the longevity and performance of your insulation. I would highly recommend them and you should not worry about allowing them into your home andrew hayes.

If it is less than an equivalent of r 30 you could probably benefit by adding more. However there is an exception. We specialize in thermal imaging and diagnostic testing in an effort to make sure the improvements we recommend and execute on are valid and cost effective. Grab a tape measure and a flashlight to see what kind of insulation you already have in the attic and how deep it is.

If you cannot see any of the floor joists because the insulation is well above them you probably have enough and adding more insulation may not be cost effective. Call today for an estimate.