Cellulose That Fits Chantilly Homes

Chantilly combines 1980s colonials, newer townhomes, and additions near the Dulles corridor. Those layouts often leak at the roof line, knee walls, and band joists. Blown-in cellulose flows around wiring, plumbing, and irregular framing, then locks together to slow air movement inside the assembly. The material is made from recycled fibers and treated with borate for fire resistance and long-term pest deterrence. Once packed to the correct density it resists settling, which means steadier temperatures through humid summers and cool, breezy winters around Westfields, Franklin Farm, Pleasant Valley, South Riding, and Greenbriar.

Attic Cap That Stands Up to Wind at the Eaves

A good attic starts with prep. We close top-plate cracks, utility chases, and bath fan cutouts, set vent chutes at the eaves, and add wind-wash guards so outside air does not scour the perimeter. The hatch or pull-down stair is insulated and weather-stripped so the new R-value is not defeated at the access point. We then blow a uniform cellulose cap across the entire field and mark depths for easy verification. If the attic has dry fiberglass, we can top it with cellulose to suppress convective looping and raise overall R-value without a tear-out. Raised service platforms keep coverage full-depth where you need storage, and rated covers or safe clearances protect recessed lights.

Local Process and Results You Can Feel

Chantilly addresses span Fairfax and Loudoun counties, so our scopes reflect both permitting paths and IECC requirements. We protect floors and finishes, ventilate the workspace, document installed depths and densities, and hand you a clear summary for your records. After the upgrade most homeowners notice shorter HVAC cycles, calmer upstairs rooms on windy days, and a drop in dust tracks because the same gaps that moved air were carrying fine particles. Bedrooms over garages and rooms along Route 28 and 50 usually feel closer to the thermostat within the first week.