Blog & guides
Straight answers
from the attic.
What we see on jobs every week across Los Angeles County, written so you can make a good call on your home.
Rodent exclusion
Why We Seal Out Rodents Before Installing New Insulation
New insulation in an attic rats can still reach gets ruined fast. Here's how we clean, sanitize, seal and monitor an LA attic, and why we wait 12–15 days before insulating.
Fire rebuilds
Insulating a Pacific Palisades Fire Rebuild in 2026: Code, Rebates and Timing
What Palisades homeowners and builders should know about insulation on a 2026 rebuild: the new Title 24 code, wildfire-area building rules, the SoCalGas Fire Rebuild rebate, and when to bring the insulation contractor in.
Crawlspaces
Crawlspace Encapsulation on the Westside: Dealing With Damp, Musty Air
Why Westside crawlspaces near the coast get damp and musty, what encapsulation actually involves, and when a simple vapor barrier is enough.
Materials
Havelock Wool Insulation: What It Is and When We Recommend It
Sheep's wool insulation explained: R-values, fire and mold testing, moisture and sound performance, cost, and where Havelock wool makes sense in LA homes.
Soundproofing
Mineral Wool for Soundproofing: What It Can and Can't Do
How mineral wool insulation reduces noise between rooms, studios and ADUs, why it's noncombustible, and what else a wall needs to actually block sound.