The Attic is one of the most underrated places in your home, but it can offer a lot of useful space. In order to enjoy that space, it must be kept clean and organized. Some of the common problems that prevent you from using your attic more efficiently are caused by rodents, other animals and deteriorating insulation.

We offer the best eco-friendly attic cleanup, restoration and animal removal services in the Bay area. We are ready to answer your call and schedule a no-obligation attic inspection at your convenience 877 (928) 1513

Our team of experts is trained in various attic cleaning techniques. We have top industry customer satisfaction rates, so you can rest assured that your home is in good hands.

Attics are often used for storage. Over time, clutter in the attics can accumulate to the point there is barely any room to move around. Things you might think to be useful in the future will never find the way out of your attic, creating a bigger mess. Most of the time debris, roof particles, wood chips, antiques, boxes, trash, etc, will inhibit proper airflow and ventilation in your attic which can lead to mold, mildew, bad odors, etc. A clean house is the start for a healthy family. Our professional teams at Insulation Alliance are well trained/certified and will go above and beyond to give you the best services.

One of the most common ways attic & crawl space insulation is degraded and damaged is because of rodent infestation; this can come about from many different animals including raccoons, squirrels, rats and others, and the damage can extend to other areas such as wiring. After the rodents are exterminated, our decontamination specialists can provide a turnkey, guaranteed service which includes cleanup of nests, feces and any remaining dead bodies as well as decontamination services and reapplication of insulation once the wiring and other areas have been inspected for damage by our decontamination specialists.

After the initial cleanup is finished, the attic is thoroughly rodent proofed and decontamination services are then performed by our decontamination specialists. After a rodent infestation, it is essential that these decontamination services are performed by qualified decontamination specialists. As part of this it is usually the best course of action to have all old insulation removed before new insulation is applied. Insulation Alliance is licensed and insured, and your satisfaction is our number one goal, and our guarantee ensures that you will not have to worry about the work that we do. When you hire us, you are hiring the best decontamination specialists in the business.

The beauty of an insulated home is that the indoor climate stabilizes – warm in the winter and cool in the summer. How? Simply put, insulation keeps heat from escaping the home during colder months and prevents heat from entering the home during the warmer months. Therefore, you don’t have to turn up the heater or crank up the air conditioning. In turn, this saves you money on your gas and electric bill, which can skyrocket during peak times!

Various types of insulation are available in the market. The best choice for your attic, wall either crawl space will depend upon several factors, such as: thickness and type of material, the age of the house, and if any current insulation requires removal. Additionally, improper installment can be troublesome, leading to increased energy costs and an uncomfortable existence in your home. The best way to avoid mishaps and upgrade the level of enjoyment in your home is to work with Insulation Alliance.

Thermography measures surface temperatures by using infrared video and still cameras. These tools see light that is in the heat spectrum. Images on the video or film record the temperature variations of the building's skin, ranging from white for warm regions to black for cooler areas. The resulting images helps determine whether insulation is needed.

A thermographic inspection is either an interior or exterior survey. Our energy auditor decides which method would give the best results under certain weather conditions. Interior scans are more common, because warm air escaping from a building does not always move through the walls in a straight line. Heat loss detected in one area of the outside wall might originate at some other location on the inside of the wall. Also, it is harder to detect temperature differences on the outside surface of the building during windy weather. Because of this difficulty, interior surveys are generally more accurate because they benefit from reduced air movement.

Thermographic scans are also commonly used with a blower door test running. The blower door helps exaggerate air leaking through defects in the building shell. Such air leaks appear as black streaks in the infrared camera's viewfinder.

To prepare for an interior thermal scan, the homeowner should take steps to ensure an accurate result. This may include moving furniture away from exterior walls and removing drapes. The most accurate thermographic images usually occur when there is a large temperature difference (at least 20°F [14°C]) between inside and outside air temperatures. In northern states, thermographic scans are generally done in the winter. In southern states, however, scans are usually conducted during warm weather with the air conditioner on.

Some times of the year, because of a phenomenon known as “thermal loading,” it might be necessary for the homeowner–depending on local conditions--to create and maintain a specific inside/outside temperature difference for a period of up to four hours before the test will be performed.

New insulation can be installed on top of old insulation in some cases, but there are times when insulation should be removed completely before replacement. An insulation professional will be able to assess your insulation and determine whether or not it needs to be removed. But in general, you’ll need insulation removal services when your insulation is:

Infested by rodents

Damp or wet

Moldy

Damaged by fire or anything else

Also, according to ENERGY STAR, any vermiculite insulation (which is more likely to have asbestos) should be tested and, if asbestos is present, professionally removed.

If insulation is damaged by water, mold, fire, rodents or anything else, it won’t be as effective at stopping heat transfer and maximizing the energy efficiency and comfort of your home or building. This is why it’s important to make sure your insulation is in good condition and will work the way it’s supposed to.

Most of the heat entering a home comes through the roof.  Radiant barrier foil insulation installed in an attics can reduce attic temperatures by up to 30 degrees when stapled with a staple gun to the underside of roof rafters by REFLECTING up to 97% of the radiant heat that strikes its surface thereby reducing heat transfer from the attic to living spaces resulting in lower utility bills.  This method also reduces the heat subject to attic mounted AC duct work thereby allowing them to work more efficiently.

If a crawl space has not been cleaned in a long time, it can become infested with contaminants and can develop a noticeable and distracting odor. Our professional pros at Insulation Alliance can easily evaluate your Crawl Space and find what need to be done to ensure clean, safe and energy efficient home.

The most common crawl space problems occur due to:

Damaged insulation

Neglected air ducts

Improper air ventilation

Excessive debris

We will remove any current insulation and replace it, if necessary. We will also deodorize your crawl space, eliminating that pesky odor and sanitizing it at the same time. You will be sure that your crawl space is well taken care of in our hands. For a free inspection, please contact us at
(877) 928-1513 today!

Everyone knows the dangers posed by rodents and other animals that want to make your home theirs. At Insulation Alliance, we know that regular maintenance and prevention is key to keeping these pests out of your property.

Mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks and other animals pose a threat to your home.

Damaging wood

Compromising electrical wires

Leaving excrement in insulation and surfaces

Potentially spreading disease

Biting or threatening inhabitants

Insulation Alliance offers cost-effective maintenance programs for effective rodent-proofing and control.

Our technicians thoroughly inspect the interior and exterior of your home.

They identify even the minutest entry points, and seal them with the proper materials.

They look for potential issues that could attract rodents into your home, such as exposed food sources.

They remove animals currently inhabiting your home.

Clean and disinfect infested areas

Repair damage caused by animal infestation

Shield electrical wires to prevent chewing by rodents

Insulation Alliance provides acoustical solutions to soundproofing, noise control, acoustical and vibration problems which could arise from devices such as vocal, instrumental music, stereos and TVs etc. or stepping, running, jumping occupant living floor above either produced by machines in commercial areas.

Usually, in residential houses sound is broken down between airborne and impact noise.

Airborne noise is transmitted through the air and atmosphere and experienced through the likes of people talking, TV noise, dogs barking etc. When sound waves travel through the air and reach a building element they hit it and cause it to vibrate. These vibrations travel through the structure or building and are radiated out the other side albeit at a reduced volume.

Impact noise is the physical impact on buildings or solid materials. Examples being footfall, doors banging, walking and furniture moving. Impact sound occurs because the impact causes both sides of the building element to vibrate, generating sound waves. This can often be the hardest to isolate as impact vibrations are stronger and travel further through dense materials

Most of us have experienced impact and airborne noise, or a combination of the two.

Soundproofing can be reachable by different ways like by using special type of insulation, resilient channel, Mass Loaded Vinyl, Green Glue Compound, resilient channel with multiple layers of drywalls or staggered stud walls etc.

Call 877-928-1513 to us and we find a solution for any noise problems and assist with design and offer onsite or over the phone consultation.

In the world of insulation, spray foam is the optimum solution, adding the benefit of air sealing to excellent heat resistance. Other insulations, like fiberglass or blown cellulose, allow conditioned air to escape the home while allowing unconditioned outside air to infiltrate the attic, crawlspace, or walls. Adding the extra element of air sealing will help your HVAC system do its job more efficiently, increasing its life expectancy, and lowering your energy costs.

Insulation Alliance has a reputation for providing practical, effective solutions at best prices. When you hire us, you’ll not only get quality workmanship that delivers results, but the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re working with Bay Area best spray foam insulation contractor. We can do any home or commercial insulation project in the Bay Area. Call us at (877) 928-1513 for your free estimate, and see how we can help you go green and wise.

The two types of spray foam are closed cell and open cell.  Closed cell spray foam cures to a rigid state, and has the added benefit of strengthening the structure it is applied to and also it provides higher R value than any other insulation. Open cell spray foam is spongy, full of millions of air bubbles, much like the foam in chair or mattress, and has the added benefit of creating an excellent sound barrier.  Both types of spray foam are excellent insulators and air sealers.  When the temperature is creeping over 90 degrees, you will appreciate the comfort that only spray foam insulation can provide.

The air ducts in your home or business help ensure every one stays comfortable and productive! Duct systems draw stale air out, and push temperature-controlled, filtered air in.

Air ducts are mostly hidden from view, but they should never be forgotten. Here’s why.

When they are neglected, air ducts can produce…

Inconsistent or abnormal temperatures from room to room

Excessive humidity

Higher-than-normal energy bills

Disease outbreak

Problems like these are usually caused by:

Excessive neglect leading to extensive dust accumulation

Improper installation

Wear-and-tear of duct materials

Over-insulation of duct channels

Physical damage

Whole house cooling using a whole house fan can substitute for an air conditioner most of the year in most climates. Whole house fans combined with ceiling fans and other circulating fans provide acceptable summer comfort for many families, even in hot weather.

The whole house fan pulls air in from open windows and exhausts it through the attic and roof. It provides good attic ventilation in addition to whole house cooling. Whole house fans should provide houses with 30 to 60 air changes per hour which is varies with climate, floor plan, etc. The air-change rate you will choose depends on your climate and how much you will depend on the whole house fan for cooling.