Insulation and energy
What each insulation and energy service involves, from the attic floor to the roof array, and what to expect from a certified company.
Insulation and air sealing decide how well a house holds heat in winter and keeps it out in summer. The pages below describe each service: what it is, how an installer approaches it, and what separates a careful job from one that leaves gaps, compressed batts or blocked vents.
After a loss, insulation is often part of the rebuild: wet insulation is removed when walls and ceilings are opened to dry, and smoke or soot can leave attic insulation unusable. A certified company replaces it to the current code before the drywall goes back.
10 services
Attic insulation
An even layer over the attic floor, with the eaves kept open and the hatch insulated.
Wall insulation
Insulation for exterior walls, fitted in open bays or blown into closed ones.
Spray foam insulation
Foam sprayed into place that insulates and seals the gaps in one step.
Blown-in insulation
Loose fill blown through a hose into attics and closed walls.
Batt insulation
Pre-cut batts fitted snugly into open framing, with no gaps or compression.
Air sealing
Closing the hidden gaps where air leaks in and out of the house.
Radiant barrier installation
Reflective foil under the roof that cuts the heat radiating down into the attic.
Home energy audits
A test-based look at where the house loses heat and what to fix first.
Solar panel installation
Panels mounted on the roof and wired to the house, with permits and utility approval.
Home battery installation
Battery storage mounted and wired to keep chosen circuits running during an outage.
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