Attic And Basement Insulation Test

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.

Attic and basement insulation test.

All attics are subject to the wear and tear of intense heat and or cold. Pa302 1 ceilings with attic spaces n1102 2 1 r402 2 1. 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. Call today for an estimate.

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. Pull up and dispose of any material that s compressed water stained or moldy it s useless. 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.

The 2015 irc requires r 49 insulation for ceilings with attic spaces. Our attic insulation experts can inspect and maintain your attic to ensure the longevity and performance of your insulation. However there is an exception. Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.

Infrared camera scans of walls attic and foundation to assess insulation levels and locate possible air leak sources. Then use the numbers in the chart at right to estimate its r value. Blown in insulation went well and they did a thorough job preparing air sealing the attic beforehand. I would highly recommend them and you should not worry about allowing them into your home andrew hayes.

Regular inspections of your attic will reveal any problems before they become major issues. Energy saver provides complete air leakage testing and air sealing services. Looking across your attic if the insulation is level with or below the attic floor joists you probably need to add more insulation. A blower door test to determine air leakage rates.

Before insulating seal any air leaks and make roof and other necessary repairs. 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.