Improving a contractors old house part II

The attic has had new Icynene insulation for about a month and it has been a tremendous improvement in the way the home feels.

Following are the before and after photos.

BEFORE

Here is the old ceiling insulation: 3"1/2 of loose shredded newspaper cellulose.
This was vacuumed out.


The gable end showing the vent which helped let hot and cold air in when we didn't want it.

AFTER


Now the Icynene Insulation is sprayed directly underneath the roof to provide another layer of air between the elements and the attic. This prevents the attic from getting heated to 120F when the outside air temp is only 90F in the summer.

It also stops cold from entering all the roof vents in the winter.

Already the home is much more comfortable and we can't wait to see what it feels like during the hot days of summer.


When air transfer and moisture problems are dealt with correctly then the typical roof vents are unnecessary.

For more information:

Icynene Inc

Thank you S.C. Phelps Insulation for a great installation!