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Demilec Home Energy Audit in Converse: What to Know First

We provide independent Demilec home energy audit in Converse, typically completing the full diagnostic visit in 2 to 3 hours with a written report delivered same-day. Most audits run between $275 and $495 depending on home size and test complexity. We do not start any work without a written price, and we do not sell insulation on the same visit as the audit.

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This page is for Demilec owners in Converse who need a home energy audit, whether for warranty documentation, pre-insulation baseline readings, or troubleshooting comfort complaints that standard HVAC service hasn’t resolved. If your Demilec system isn’t performing as specified, a proper audit separates insulation problems from air leakage problems, which is the difference between fixing the right thing and burying it under more product. Call (830) 420-0953 to schedule or to bring us a competing estimate for a free second opinion.

How Demilec Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Demilec SEALECTION AgriBalance shrinkage in Converse attics. The open-cell foam can pull away from rafter tails in our zone after multiple 100°F summers, creating thermal bypass channels we catch with blower-door-directed infrared. We map the gaps, remove the failed section, and reapply only after sealing the framing interface with compatible transition sealant.
• Demilec Heatlok Soya HFO overspray on sheathing. The high-pressure closed-cell application sometimes builds too fast on oriented strand board in humid conditions, trapping moisture that shows up as elevated wood moisture content months later. Our audit includes pin-probe moisture readings at the sheathing face; if we find it, we document the condition and recommend staged remediation before any new foam goes in.
• Demilec 500 open-cell dusting in wall cavities. Low-yield application, often from improper substrate temperature during install, leaves a friable surface that doesn’t meet the stated R-value and sheds particulate into wall assemblies. We test core density with a calibrated probe and recommend removal when the product falls below 0.5 pounds per cubic foot.
• Demilec Heatlok XT thermal drift in encapsulated attics. Closed-cell foam can lose R-value over time as the blowing agent diffuses, a process accelerated in Converse’s cooling-dominated climate where attics see less winter cold to stabilize the cell gas. Our audit compares current thermal performance against the original design spec using infrared and calculated U-factor analysis.
• Demilec SEALECTION 500 poor adhesion to metal ductwork. The water-blown chemistry doesn’t always bond to galvanized steel in our hard-water region without proper primer, leading to delamination that turns the foam shell into a loose jacket. We test adhesion with a pull gauge and specify reapplication with manufacturer-approved primer when values fall below 15 psi.

Our Demilec Home Energy Audit Process

1. 1
   Call intake with scope lock. We ask what Demilec product was installed, when, and what symptom triggered the call. A live person answers, 24/7. We schedule the audit and send a written price range before we arrive.
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   Blower-door baseline. We pressurize the house to 50 pascals and record CFM50, the single number that tells us how much conditioned air is escaping the envelope. In Converse ranch homes near Foster Road, we regularly see 3,500 to 5,000 CFM50 in pre-2010 construction with original Demilec open-cell in the attic.
3. 3
   Thermal imaging with pressure differential. Running the blower door during infrared scanning makes air leaks visible as temperature anomalies. We photograph every Demilec interface, top plate, and penetration for the Documented Photo Record.
4. 4
   Insulation inspection and core testing. We probe Demilec foam for density and thickness, check for shrinkage or delamination, and take moisture readings at the substrate. If we find a warranty-relevant defect, we document it to the standard Demilec requires.
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   Duct leakage testing when indicated. For encapsulated attics with Demilec on the roofline, we run a duct blaster to separate duct leakage from envelope leakage. The two problems feel identical at the thermostat but need different fixes.
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   Written report with next-step pricing. You get the blower-door number, the photos, our findings, and a flat price for any remediation. No work starts without a second written agreement. “Seal the leaks first. Then insulate. The numbers will tell you if it worked.”

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What Demilec Home Energy Audit Costs in Converse

Most Demilec home energy audits in Converse fall into these ranges:

What moves the price: home size, number of Demilec application areas to inspect, whether the original install documentation is available, and if we need to coordinate with Demilec for warranty-related findings. We also service Reflectix systems and can compare performance claims across brands if your home has mixed materials. Call (830) 420-0953 for an exact quote - estimates are free, and we provide a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received.

Why Converse Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation Converse for Demilec Work

Wes Okafor grew up on Chicago’s South Side and learned insulation fundamentals at Kennedy-King College’s building trades program before spending two decades applying that training in Texas attics. He and our crew have worked Converse homes for years, including the older ranch-style stock near Foster Road where unsealed top-plate penetrations were bleeding conditioned air long before anyone touched the blown-in cellulose.

We publish before-and-after blower-door numbers on every applicable job so you see the performance change, not just hear about it. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all work. Every visit produces a Documented Photo Record. And a live person answers calls 24/7 - no voicemail loops, no callback windows measured in business days.

We are an independent Demilec service provider, not affiliated with or authorized by Demilec. We work with their materials because they’re in your home, not because we’re locked to their product line. Our materials also come from Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, CertainTeed, Icynene, and GreenFiber.

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