Older houses have charm and hidden challenges, from empty walls to unsealed attics. Here is how to improve comfort without harming the home.
Nashville has beautiful older homes: brick bungalows, Tudor cottages, mid-century ranches and farmhouses. They were built before modern insulation standards, so their walls may be empty, their attics thin and their crawl spaces open to the weather.
The right approach is gentle and informed. We check for moisture first, because old walls dry in ways that new walls do not. Then we dense-pack cavities where possible, seal and insulate the attic and address the crawl space, all without altering the details that make the house special.
Leaks and rot corrected before insulating.
Fill closed walls through small holes.
Stops stack-effect air movement.
Humidity and drainage handled.
Plaster, trim and siding protected.
Without losing the charm.
Attic Removal and ReplacementOld, wet, matted or contaminated insulation removed by vacuum and replaced with a clean, correctly sized layer.Explore 
Attic Air SealingThe hidden leaks between your living space and the attic, found and sealed so conditioned air stays inside.Explore 
Attic Ventilation and BafflesBalanced airflow from the eaves to the ridge, so the roof deck stays dry and cooler and your…Explore 
Attic Hatch and StairsThe leaky hole in your ceiling, sealed and insulated with a gasketed cover so your attic work actually…Explore 
Dense-Pack Cellulose WallsInsulation blown into closed walls through small holes, filling an existing cavity so older homes finally keep their…Explore 
Closed-Cell Spray FoamA dense, rigid foam with high R-value per inch that also resists moisture, ideal for tight spaces, rim…Explore 
Crawl Space EncapsulationA sealed, dry, conditioned crawl space with a heavy vapor barrier, so humidity, mold and cold floors stop…Explore 
Vapor Barriers and MoistureGround covers, wall liners and drainage that keep moisture from rising into the house, installed with taped seams…Explore Check an R-value, find your first fixes or ballpark a budget.
Insulation R-Value CalculatorPick a material and enter the depth to see the approximate R-value, or enter a target to see the depth you need.Try it 
Home Comfort and Heat Loss CheckupAnswer a few questions about your rooms, bills and spaces and see which fixes to look at first.Try it 
Insulation Project Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Yes, with dense-pack cellulose through small holes that are patched.
It can be. Insulation near live knob and tube wiring needs an electrician review first.
Done thoughtfully, no. We check moisture and airflow so the house stays dry.
Project situationHot and Cold RoomsOne room is always too warm and another is always too cold. Here is why it happens and…Learn more 
Project situationHigh Energy BillsWhen bills climb and the house still does not feel right, the building is often the reason. Here…Learn more 
Project situationNew ConstructionA new home gets one chance to be insulated well before the walls close. Here is how to…Learn more 
Project situationAdditions and Bonus RoomsNew rooms need to feel like the rest of the house. Here is what makes additions comfortable and…Learn more Call us and we will inspect the attic, walls and crawl space and give you a clear plan and a written scope.
