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Porter Ranch, CA

Insulation Contractor in Porter Ranch

Two kinds of homes, two different attic problems. We work on both.

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Two Housing Stocks, Two Different Jobs

Porter Ranch is really two neighborhoods as far as attics go. There are the tract homes built in the last 25 years, many in gated communities north of Rinaldi up against the hillside. And there are the 1960s homes, often with Spanish tile roofs. The right plan depends on which one you live in.

Newer Tract Homes: Code Minimum Isn't Enough

Strong northerly winds blow a lot of dust into these attics. The insulation meets code, but it isn't adequate, and owners want lower bills.

  • Insulation that meets code but underperforms
  • Wind-blown dust in the attic
  • Owners looking to bring bills down

Typical paths: Attic Insulation Top-Offs, Attic Insulation Removal where dust has fouled what is there, and Air Sealing.

1960s Homes: Tile Roofs, Rats, and Three Inches

Many of the older homes have Spanish tile roofs. Tile makes rodent proofing harder, and rats get in more in treed areas. Up in the attic, many have only about three inches of insulation. With today's summers and electric usage, that is not enough.

  • About three inches of attic insulation
  • Rodent entry, harder to seal under tile
  • A deep attic retrofit is usually needed

Typical path: Attic Insulation Removal, rodent proofing, then Blown-In Attic Insulation.

The Deep Attic Retrofit for Older Porter Ranch Homes

1

Evaluate

Insulation depth, rodent activity, and the roof type all shape the plan.

2

Remove

Old, thin, or fouled insulation comes out.

3

Proof

Entry points are sealed, with extra care around tile roofs.

4

Reinsulate

New insulation goes in to a proper depth.

Services for Porter Ranch Homes

Attic Insulation Top-OffsAttic Insulation RemovalBlown-In Attic InsulationAir SealingAttic VentilationRadiant BarrierLADWP Rebate

Frequently Asked Questions

My Porter Ranch home is newer. Isn't the insulation already up to code?
It probably meets code, but code is a minimum. In the tract homes built over the last 25 years we find insulation that meets code but is not adequate, and owners who want lower bills. Adding to it is often the fix.
Why is there so much dust in my attic?
Homes up against the hillside, especially the gated communities north of Rinaldi, get strong northerly winds that blow a lot of dust into the attics.
My 1960s home has a Spanish tile roof. Does that affect rodent proofing?
Yes. Tile makes rodent proofing harder, and rats get in more in treed areas. We factor that into the plan.
How much insulation do the older Porter Ranch homes have?
Many of the 1960s homes have only about three inches of attic insulation. With today's summers and electric usage, a deep attic retrofit is usually needed.
Can I get the LADWP attic insulation rebate?
Porter Ranch is part of the City of Los Angeles, so homes there are generally LADWP electric customers and may qualify for the LADWP attic insulation rebate. We pull the permit, prepare the rebate paperwork and photos, and schedule the inspection. Program rules change, so confirm the current terms with LADWP before the project.

Nearby North Valley Neighborhoods

We work throughout the north Valley from our base in Granada Hills.

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Free Attic Evaluation in Porter Ranch

Newer tract home or 1960s tile roof, we will tell you honestly what your attic needs.

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