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Experienced Spray Foam & Basement Waterproofing Pros Serving Newport News City County, VA
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Fort Eustis, VATuesday, Dec 27th, 2016"Bryan came out and removed all the old insulation and did a..." -
Newport News, VAFriday, Jul 29th, 2022"The Drying Company has an outstanding reputation which is..."
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Newport News, VATuesday, Sep 23rd, 2014"I had my crawl space encapsulated and Matt was great. The..."
Expert Spray Foam Insulation, & Home Energy Audit for Newport News City County, VA Homeowners
The Drying Co. is an authorized dealer of the nationally renowned Dr. Energy Saver network. The Dr. Energy Saver network is comprised of the best energy-conservation contractors across the country. We are not just another contractor company, we specialize in improving your Newport News City County home's current energy efficiency issues. You'll receive the maximum energy and cost-saving results with the least amount of hassle.
Crawl Space Repair, Basement Waterproofing, Radon Mitigation & Home Energy Savings Experts
We specialize in a variety of services aimed to lessen your home's carbon footprint while reducing your utility costs! We offer it all, from air sealing, radon removal to ductwork and a variety of HVAC services.
At Dr. Energy Saver, we not only test and investigate your home's energy usage, but we will discuss and prioritize the proper repairs. You'll know which ones will save you the most energy and why. This will also help direct you in making the best decision for you and your family.
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For a FREE, no-obligation services estimate, you'll also receive a free copy of "Saving Energy and Money at Home," a great book to use as you begin to create a more comfortable, healthy, and energy efficient home!
This homeowner contacted us to do an inspection of their Attic. They believed that the attic had poor insulation and wasn’t keeping their home warm enough in the winter and cool enough in the summer. With uneven temperatures on their second floor and high energy bills, they began exploring their options to make their home more comfortable and save on their energy bills.
During the inspection, we found that the attic floor was insulated with fiberglass batts and covered with dirt and debris. Insulation was also installed against recessed can lights creating a potential fire hazard. Plywood sheets were laid to create a path from one end of the attic to the other for access.
Our recommendation to this customer was to remove the debris and old insulation that had been acting as an air filter for the escaping conditioned air. We would then air seal all the top plates and utility penetrations to reduce the amount of air escaping from the conditioned space into the unconditioned attic. We also recommend installing rockwool covers over the can lights which are a major source of air leakage and reduce the fire risk. We then recommended blowing in an R-38 of cellulose insulation on the attic floor and installing insulated decking in order to create a safe, insulated path from the attic access to each end of the attic. Finally, we recommended an insulated cover for the pull-down stairs.
These recommendations would allow the homeowner to reduce the amount of conditioned air that is escaping into the attic and keep it in their livable space. This means that the HVAC will run less resulting in lower energy bills and less wear and tear on the system. Proper insulation also reduces the heat transfer from the hot attic in the summer, and cold in the winter, to the rooms below creating even temperatures throughout the home and ultimately a more comfortable space for the homeowners.
