Attic Insulation Before & After Photos

Here is a before and after of a scuttle hole with the David Lewis Scuttle cover. The insides are caulked to ensure air tightness, and the bottom is weatherstripped to ensure an air tight seal after each use. These provide an R20 insulation value and we install them all throughout Connecticut!

Attic pull down stairs can lead to air leakage and lost energy. Here at Dr. Energy Saver Of Connecticut we like to use David Lewis Hatch Covers to properly seal the attic around pull down stairs. That is exactly the solution we decided on for this Connecticut attic. This David Lewis Hatch Cover is sealed and weatherstripped to provide a tight covering after each use. Now these homeowners can enjoy a more comfortable home all year.

When we arrived in this Granby home, we found that there were numerous air leaks in that attic that were causing the home to be less energy efficient. One huge source of wasted energy was the whole house fan. It was decided that we would remove the fan but keep the opening as access to the attic.  The opening was framed out to make it look finished and a cover was added.  The attic side of the cover was insulated and sealed to prevent further unnecessary and costly energy loss.  The owners of this home were both more comfortable and saved money with this attic upgrade!

The homeowners of this Canton property had very hot summers and very cold winters. The reason for this was due to no insulation in the attic whatsoever. The homeowners contacted the experts at Dr. Energy Saver of CT and our certified home comfort specialist Don came out to fix the problem. We recommended our close cell spray foam. Closed-cell foams are quite dense. When used for insulation, it ranges from 1.7 lb. per cubic foot to 2 lb. per cubic foot. The greater the density, the stronger the foam. Closed-cell foam is dense enough to strengthen the structure to which it is applied. In fact, studies have shown that it improves the attachment of roof sheathing to rafters and trusses. Advantages include:

• Adds strength to framing and sheathing
• Higher R-value per inch
• Higher real-world R-values for wall, floor, and roofing assemblies
• Seals off air infiltration
• Forms a moisture barrier (a plus for applications that require one)
• Blocks sound
• Greater resistance to the leakage of air or water vapor

The home owners can rest assured now that they know they will live in a more confortable enviornment.