The team at Zavza Seal recently completed a large insulation project for a homeowner in Queens. The home had ongoing comfort problems throughout the year. Some rooms felt very cold during winter, while others became too hot in summer. The homeowner was also dealing with high energy bills and outside noise entering the house.

After inspecting the property, our team found that several areas of the home did not have enough insulation. This included the first-floor exterior walls, the living room ceiling, the attic, and the basement ceiling.

The Problem

Like many older homes in Queens, this property was losing a lot of heated and cooled air through the walls and ceilings. The attic insulation was not doing enough to stop heat loss, and the basement ceiling also needed better protection.

The homeowner noticed:

• Uneven room temperatures
• Drafts near walls and ceilings
• Higher heating and cooling costs
• Noise traveling through different parts of the home

Without proper insulation, the HVAC system has to work much harder to keep the house comfortable.

Our Solution

To improve the home’s energy efficiency, our team installed dense-packed cellulose insulation in multiple areas of the property.

We first worked on the exterior walls of the first floor and the living room ceiling. Small access openings were carefully made so our equipment could reach inside the wall and ceiling cavities. We then installed dense-packed cellulose insulation to achieve an R-21 value in the walls and R-30 in the ceiling. Once the insulation was completed, the openings were patched and taped.

Next, we upgraded the attic insulation across the entire floor area. New blown-in cellulose insulation was added to achieve an R-38 value, helping reduce heat loss through the roof.

The basement ceiling was also insulated to improve comfort on the first floor above it. In areas with drywall ceilings, access ports were cut so insulation could be blown into the cavities. In open ceiling sections, our team installed containment netting before adding the insulation. The basement ceiling was upgraded to an R-38 value throughout the area.

Why We Used Cellulose Insulation

For this project, we used environmentally friendly cellulose insulation that is designed to improve both comfort and energy efficiency.

This type of insulation helps reduce outside noise, slows down air movement inside walls, and offers strong moisture resistance. It also has a Class 1 fire rating and is Gold Certified for healthier indoor air quality.

The Results

After the project was completed, the homeowner noticed the difference almost immediately. The home felt more comfortable, temperatures became more consistent, and the rooms felt quieter. The upgraded insulation will also help reduce energy usage throughout the year.

Projects like this are especially important in older New York homes where poor insulation can lead to major energy loss.

Need Insulation Services in Queens, NY?

If your home feels drafty, noisy, or difficult to heat and cool, insulation upgrades may help improve comfort and lower energy costs.