One of the house projects that excited me most was improving the energy efficiency of our new house. Built in 1983, it only had 6-8 inches of insulation in the attic. That amount was probably the minimum required by building code back then since energy was so cheap and people didn’t think much about energy efficiency. To bring our house up to the recommended amount, we needed an extra foot or more of blown-in insulation, which would keep our home cooler in summer and warmer in winter. I was also interested in a radiant barrier, which is a special type of aluminum foil that’s attached to the underside of the roof to reflect heat and keep the attic cooler.

I got very similar bids from two different companies and gave the job to KMD Comfort Zone in Fort Worth. Their three-man crew arrived early Wednesday morning and immediately got to work. By lunchtime they were done. Our attic now looks like the inside of a Jiffy-Pop bag – shiny foil on the top, fluffy white insulation on the floor with all the ceiling joists buried. They also installed an attic tent, which is a zippered covering to prevent air from leaking through the pull-down stairs. I wish I’d taken before and after pictures. I might take an after picture when I have a chance. The crew worked really hard and did a great job. Unless your home is only a couple years old, it could probably use more insulation, and a radiant barrier would be helpful for the summertime if you live in a hot climate like Texas. I highly recommend giving KMD Comfort Zone a call.