Two Different Types of Insulation
In an attempt to be comfortable in their home these Kent County residents had batted fiberglass insulation placed on top of the existing bown-in fiberglass.
Not Enough Insulation in Kent County Delaware
The recommended R-Value of a home in Delaware is a minimum of R-38. This Kent County home has no where near that much insulation even after doubling up with the batted fiberglass laid on top of the blown-in.
Removal of Batted Fiberglass Insulation
The Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva team got to work right away by first removing the fiberglass batts and rolling them up.
Batted Insulation Rolls
The crew has rolled up all of the fiberglass batts that were laying on top of the blown-in fiberglass.
Feathered Friends Made a Home in this Attic
With feathers, twigs and straw mixed in the insulation there is no question about birds making a nest in this Bear, DE attic.
Mouse Motel in Kent County Attic
Upon removal of the top layer of batted fiberglass insulation the Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva team found undeniable proof of a severe mouse infestation living in the old insulation.
Out with the Old and in with the New!
After all of the old insulation was removed in it's entirety the Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva team replaced the old, ineffective insulation with a much more efficient blown-in cellulose insulation to R-60!
