Photo Album: Water Staining turned into New Blown Cellulose Insulation in Lake Orion, MI
The homeowner explained that she noticed some water staining on her ceiling and had a roofer come out to look for leaks. The roofer didn't find any leaks but did say that he found mold growth on a few parts of the roof sheathing inside of the attic. The problems in the attic were caused by not having a vapor barrier installed below the blown in fiberglass insulation was below R30. The other problem was caused by a birds nest in the eave that was completely blocking the soffit not allowing airflow to enter the attic. The homeowner now has a clean, healthy attic and is properly insulated for energy efficiency in Zone 5 of Michigan.
Mold on sheathing
Attic mold caused by birds nesting into the soffits and blocking the eaves.
Baffles
After remediation and insulation removal we place all new durovent duel baffles.
Air Seal
Once contaminated insulation has been removed, we air seal all wire penetrations, top plate, bond plate and titeshell can light covers.