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Most homeowners don’t go looking for insulation. They go looking for an explanation — a bedroom that never warms up, a second floor nobody can sleep on in August, a heating bill that keeps climbing, ice dams every February, drafts they can’t locate. Those are all envelope problems, and they usually trace back to the same few places.
Insulation slows heat transfer. It does not stop air from moving. That distinction drives nearly everything we do, and it’s why we assess and air seal before we insulate rather than the other way around. A home energy assessment looks at the attic, the building envelope, the heating system, and the water heater as one connected system — because that’s how a house actually behaves.
There is no single best insulation, only the right material for a specific assembly. Older homes with irregular framing usually call for cellulose; some assemblies are better served by spray foam; many need both in different places.
Metro NY Insulation is BPI Accredited and a NYSERDA Participating Contractor, woman owned and family run, working in homes across New York and northern New Jersey since 2005. Qualifying seal-and-insulate projects may be eligible for incentives through the NYSERDA Comfort Home Program.
Looking for work we’ve actually done? See our attic insulation projects. Serving Westchester County and the surrounding region — schedule a home energy assessment at (845) 445-8255.
Spray foam vs. cellulose for summer cooling — R-value, air sealing, cost, and where each works best in Westchester and the NY metro area, from a NYSERDA contractor.
Which Insulation Keeps Your Home Cooler in Summer: Spray Foam or Cellulose? Read More »
Quick Answer Many finished attics in older White Plains homes have little or no insulation inside their sloped ceilings and exterior walls. In this project, Metro NY Insulation used exterior dense-pack cellulose insulation — sometimes called “drill and fill” — to fill those hidden cavities without removing any drywall. A blower door test before the
Exterior Dense Pack Cellulose Insulation Installation in White Plains, NY Read More »
Quick Answer A blower door test measures how much air leaks into and out of your home. A calibrated fan depressurizes the house and reports the result as ACH50 and CFM50 — numbers that show how “leaky” your home is, where conditioned air is escaping, and where air sealing and insulation will make the biggest
Blower Door Test: What It Measures and What Your Results Mean Read More »
An Quick Answer: An air conditioner running constantly may not be a problem with the AC unit — it most certainly your home’s thermal envelope. In Westchester County and throughout the Hudson Valley, most homes that lose the battle against summer heat share the same underlying issues: inadequate attic insulation that lets radiant heat pour
Why Is My Air Conditioner Running Constantly? Read More »
How to Check Your Attic Insulation Quick Answer: If your home feels too hot in summer, too cold in winter, or your energy bills keep rising, your attic insulation may be the problem. Check for uneven coverage, exposed joists, compressed insulation, moisture, drafts, or low depth. Most NJ and NY homes need R-38 to R-60
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If you’ve been asking yourself how much insulation do I need in your NJ or Westchester home, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most common questions we get. The answer depends on your attic’s current depth, your home’s age, and your climate zone. Here’s what you need to know. Quick Answer Most NJ
How Much Insulation Do I Need? R-Value Guide for NJ & Westchester Read More »