Mold on Sheathing and Truss
Black mold and a mix of white/green mold was present in the customers attic.
Black mold
Heavy black mold on the side sheathing as well as improperly installed baffles. Mold has to be remediated before new insulation can be installed.
No Air sealing
The attic was not air sealed before the original insulation was installed. Zyp Foam is designed to seal, fill, bond and stop air infiltrations.
Old Insulation and Baffles
Baffles were not installed correctly. Baffles help air flow and keep loose materials from obstructing.
New blown in Cellulose
This new insulation will act as a blanket for your home.
Tru Soft Cellulose Insulation
Blown insulation fills all gaps and odd shaped voids, and by filling over framing members, "thermal bridging" is avoided.
Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose blow in insulation to a R60.
Air sealing with Zyp Foam
Adding insulation in an attic without sealing all air leaks first should never be done, because you are burying air leaks and making them impossible to seal later - and insulation does not stop air leaks.
Fan vent
The aluminum piping is for a bathroom fan that is now properly venting out of the roof.
New baffles
Durovent baffles for corrective ventilation.
Air sealing
Zyp foam is used to air seal before insulation is installed. Air sealing is necessary because it seals the various points where air from your home leaks up into your attic and is lost.
