Home Energy Efficiency Project Examples

Outside conditions: 80 degrees F. and sunny in Northern VA, May 2007.

Inside attic temperature of untreated area:
117.0 degrees F.

Inside attic temperature of treated area within 2 ft. of untreated area:
83.1 degrees F. A 34 degree difference.

Before pictures of work done in attic:

Notice the lack on insulation.



Notice the bathroom exhaust open to the attic.



Notice the wire penetrations into non load bearing walls.



Notice the typical attic clutter.

During attic upgrade:

Foam sealer to wire and wall penetrations.



Upgraded fiberglass insulation and reflectix membrane affixed to ceiling of rafters.

Completed attic upgrade:

Attic staircase cover:

Before:



After: