Comments on: The Cable Guy Did It! — Attic Insulation Gone Awry

By: Carl D Clark

Carl D Clark — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:39:39 +0000

This is far too common, I
This is far too common, I find that homeowners are the culprit in a lot of cases. They install can lights and leave large areas of insulation disturbed, right down to the sheetrock

By: Robert J Susz

Robert J Susz — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:08:48 +0000

This is why I recommend spray
This is why I recommend spray foam on the roof deck. Then even a gut rehab leaves the thermal envelope intact.

-Rob

By: Walt Stachowicz

Walt Stachowicz — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:41:22 +0000

Another problem area is
Another problem area is ceiling mounted speakers. They are often not sealed. Some installers just throw a piece of cardboard over the top of the speaker to keep the insulation off, but few air seal the speaker. These are often installed after the electric inspection and Thermal Bypass (or TEC) inspection by low-voltage contractors.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:25:08 +0000

Ah yes, the common site of
Ah yes, the common site of older homes. Kind of suprised you found it on a relatively newer home. Would expect the cables to be run first.

By: Nate Adams

Nate Adams — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:04:25 +0000

And that is why I tell
And that is why I tell customers to get any electric work (new ceiling fans and the like) done before I come to reinsulate. Thanks for the pictures!