Heat, cooling and insulation
A room under a roof has to be built to be used in July
An attic without insulation is a room you visit in October. We design the heat and the cooling with the room.
Most row-house attics are the hottest and the coldest room in the house. Insulation in the roof line, air sealing and a ductless mini-split fix most of that. We size the unit to the room and say what the room will do in July.
What we install
Roof-line insulation, with a vented air path where needed
Air sealing at the edges and the chimney
A ductless mini-split, sized to the room
A bath fan that vents outside
Sound insulation in the wall you share
What changes the price
What decides the price of comfort
The room's size is the least of it.
Roof type
A flat roof, a pitched roof and a bowed roof each insulate differently.
The unit
A mini-split's size and the length of its line set set the price.
The drain
A mini-split needs a condensate path to a drain.
The wall you share
Sound control between neighbors takes extra layers.
Ventilation
A bath needs a fan and a duct to the outside.
The electric panel
An older panel may need more capacity first.
How it goes
How we plan comfort
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Step 1: Look at the roof
We open an access point and look at what's there.
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Step 2: Choose the system
Insulation, air sealing and the mini-split go on the sketch.
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Step 3: Install and inspect
The city inspects the insulation before drywall.
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Step 4: Test
We run the unit and check the drain before the final walk.
Questions
Questions about comfort
Will the room be hot in summer?
A well-insulated roof and a mini-split sized to the room usually keep it comfortable. We list the system in the scope so nothing is left for later.
Do I need a new heating system?
Usually not. A mini-split can heat and cool the room without touching the rest of the house.
Will I hear my neighbor?
A shared wall can be built with extra layers to reduce sound. We say what it will and won't do.
What about the chimney?
An old chimney stack needs fire-safe clearance, and we check it on the visit.
A cooler room starts with the roof
We'll look at your roof on the measure visit.