Insulation Installation & Upgrades in Austin, TX

Why Austin Homeowners Choose Us for Insulation

Insulation is the single most cost-effective energy upgrade for most Austin homes. Austin Energy reports that heating and cooling account for 50-60% of the average Austin home's energy bill, and inadequate insulation is the biggest reason those bills climb during triple-digit summers. Many homes in Crestview, Windsor Park, and North Loop were built with R-11 or R-19 attic insulation that's settled and compressed over decades. Current code for the Austin climate zone (Zone 2) calls for R-38 to R-49 in attics.

We install all three major insulation types for Austin homes. Blown-in cellulose and fiberglass are the most popular for attic retrofits because they fill around joists, wiring, and ductwork without requiring removal of existing insulation. Open-cell spray foam is ideal for attic rooflines, crawlspaces, and rim joists where air sealing and insulation need to happen simultaneously. Batt insulation works well for new construction framing and open wall cavities during renovation.

Air sealing is just as important as insulation in Austin's climate. Gaps around recessed lights, plumbing penetrations, electrical boxes, and attic hatches allow conditioned air to escape and hot attic air to infiltrate. Before adding any insulation, our crews seal every penetration point in the attic floor. This air-sealing step alone can reduce energy loss by 15-25%, and it makes your new insulation dramatically more effective.

We also insulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, which is a common weak point in Austin homes. Uninsulated or poorly insulated ducts running through a 140-degree attic lose 20-30% of their cooling capacity before the air reaches your rooms. Wrapping ducts with R-8 insulation and sealing all connections keeps conditioned air where it belongs and takes real load off your HVAC system.

What You Get with Our Insulation