The homeowner explained that her ceilings were constantly dripping and that she would have to use a mop just to wipe down the ceilings every day to prevent them from getting soaked. The house was really cold in the winter time and also very warm during the summer months. The problem was caused by not having enough insulation (thermal Barrier) on the attic floor and the insulation in the attic floor not actually coming in contact with the drywall ceiling in multiple areas along the exterior walls of the home. The only challenge that we faced during the installation process was the height of the attic. The attic was around 4' tall from the top of the joist to the ridge, making it difficult to bag and transfer the existing insulation through the attic. We used a combination of products to achieve our end result. We used 4" SilverGlo with a radiant barrier on either side, All Grip 60 Adhesive, Weather-stripping, Fire Caulk, EZ Roll Rock Wool Sleeve, TiteShell Recessed Light Fixture Covers, Fireblock ZypFoam, DuroVent 4'x22" Rafter Vents, Owens Corning Foamular 1/2" Foam Board and TruSoft Cellulose. They are now saving energy and money by being insulated to the maximum R60 R-value.
Batt rolled insulation
Inadequate quantity of insulation causing the attic to become humid
Cellulose Insulation
Resistance R60 or 17"
Rafter Vents
Cleared all soffit of debris and placed new baffles for corrective ventilation
New Insulation
Blown in 17" to R60 of fresh new TruSoft Cellulose
Air sealing
Recessed can light cover, top plate, bond plate wire penetrations air sealed with ZypFoam sealant
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