Owens Corning Home Energy Audit in Burbank: What to Know First
An Owens Corning home energy audit in Burbank identifies exactly where your home is leaking conditioned air and missing insulation, then gives you a prioritized fix list. We complete most audits in a single 2-3 hour visit and provide a written report with photos, measurements, and specific recommendations. You’ll know precisely which Owens Corning materials are underperforming, where air is moving through your building envelope, and what it’ll cost to correct it.
This page is for Burbank homeowners who own Owens Corning insulation or building products and want a diagnostic starting point, not a sales pitch. If your home was insulated with Owens Corning fiberglass batts, blown-in AttiCat, or ProPink loosefill, the audit tells you whether that material is still doing its job. Call (747) 837-5834 and a live person answers, 24/7.
How Owens Corning Products Fail - and How We Find It
- AttiCat blown-in fiberglass settles below target R-value. Owens Corning AttiCat loosefill is designed to settle predictably after installation, but in Burbank attics with older framing or shallow rafter bays, we regularly find 8-10 inches where 14-16 were specified. That translates to R-19 where the label called for R-38. During the audit we measure actual depth and density, then flag attics that need a top-up to restore the original thermal performance.
- ProPink batts lose compression recovery in tight bays. Owens Corning ProPink fiberglass batts rely on their loft to trap air. When squeezed into non-standard joist spacing or shoved behind plumbing and electrical, they stay compressed and lose up to 40% of their rated R-value. Our thermal imaging inspection catches these dead zones as warm stripes on the attic floor in winter, cold stripes in summer.
- Foil-faced Owens Corning products trap moisture against wood. In some Burbank homes built before current code, foil-faced Owens Corning batts were installed with the vapor barrier facing the wrong direction. That traps humidity against roof decking or wall sheathing. The audit’s blower door test and moisture readings reveal elevated humidity, and we note where the vapor barrier orientation is compounding the problem.
- AttiCat fiberglass blown over old insulation loses uniform coverage. We see this in Magnolia Park and the hillside neighborhoods constantly: a contractor blew Owens Corning AttiCat over existing batt insulation without air sealing first. The new layer looks thick in the middle of the attic but leaves 6-inch gaps at the eaves where air washing erodes coverage. Our audit measures coverage at multiple points, not just one central reading.
- Owens Corning duct wrap and pipe insulation degrade at seams and joints. Owens Corning SSL II duct wrap works until the facing tears at seams or rodents open it. Once the facing is compromised, the fiberglass wicks condensation and the wrap loses its insulating value. Duct leakage tests during the audit often show 15-25% air loss at these same seams, which is why we always pair a duct leakage test with the insulation inspection in Burbank homes with attic ductwork.
Our Owens Corning Home Energy Audit Process
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We start with a walkthrough and a conversation. You tell us which rooms are hot, cold, drafty, or damp. We listen for the patterns: upstairs bedrooms, the room over the garage, the wall that faces the afternoon sun.
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Blower door test establishes the baseline. We depressurize the house and measure air changes per hour. Burbank homes built in the 1950s and 60s often test at 8-12 ACH50, where modern efficiency standards call for under 5.
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Thermal imaging inspection maps the problems. The infrared camera shows us exactly where the Owens Corning material isn’t doing its job: missing batts, settled loosefill, bypasses around can lights and chimney chases.
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Duct leakage test on attic ductwork. If you have forced air, we measure how much conditioned air is escaping into the attic before it ever reaches your rooms. In Burbank summers, that’s money leaking out of the ducts every afternoon.
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Insulation inspection with depth and density readings. We document exactly what Owens Corning products are installed, their condition, and whether they meet the R-value your home needs in our climate zone.
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You get the report and the numbers. Same day. Written findings, photos, infrared images, and a prioritized list. Most jobs we recommend are completed in a single visit, and every one of them is backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right.
What Owens Corning Home Energy Audit Costs in Burbank
A home energy audit in Burbank runs $350-$650 for a single-family home up to 2,500 square feet. That includes the blower door test, thermal imaging, duct leakage test, and written report. Larger homes or homes with multiple HVAC systems run $650-$900 because the testing takes longer and the report covers more ground.
| Service | Typical Range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Full home energy audit (blower door + thermal imaging + duct test) | $350-$650 |
| Audit for homes over 2,500 sq ft or with 2+ HVAC systems | $650-$900 |
| Blower door test only | $150-$250 |
| Thermal imaging inspection only | $125-$225 |
| Duct leakage test only | $150-$300 |
What moves the price: house size, number of zones, attic accessibility, and whether you want the duct test included. We quote upfront before we start, so you’ll never get a surprise line item. And if the audit leads to a repair over $250, you get $50 off. Call (747) 837-5834 for a free estimate on your specific home.
Why Burbank Homeowners Call Warmline Insulation Co. for Owens Corning Work
Because we’ve been doing this in Burbank since 2011, and we’ve seen how the same Owens Corning product performs differently on a 1950s Magnolia Park bungalow versus a hillside contemporary. The material behaves the same; the house doesn’t. Neil Ashford grew up in Los Angeles and has spent the better part of two decades making sure homes across Burbank stay comfortable without running up utility bills. He learned the fundamentals of building science at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, and he still reads the product data sheet before he buys anything.
We’re an independent Owens Corning service provider, so we call our shots honestly. If the Owens Corning material is fine and the problem is air sealing, we tell you that. If Reflectix radiant barrier would solve your afternoon heat gain better than more fiberglass, we tell you that too. Background-checked, uniformed technicians on every job. Live person answers every call, day or night. And the 90-Day Done Right Promise means if our diagnostic work or our fix doesn’t hold up, we’re back to make it right.
FAQs
An Owens Corning home energy audit in Burbank typically costs $350-$650 for a standard single-family home. That price includes the blower door test, thermal imaging inspection, insulation inspection, duct leakage test, and a written report with photos and prioritized recommendations. Call (747) 837-5834 for an exact quote on your home.
No. Diagnosing the performance of Owens Corning products requires building science training and diagnostic equipment, not manufacturer authorization. We’re an independent Owens Corning service provider, which means we report what’s actually happening in your attic, not what the manufacturer wants us to say.
Yes, and those are often the most revealing audits. Owens Corning fiberglass batts and AttiCat loosefill from 20 or 30 years ago have usually settled, compressed, or been disturbed by roof work, pest activity, or storage. We document the current condition and give you a clear picture of what’s still working and what needs attention.
Most audits are scheduled within 3-5 business days, and we offer emergency scheduling for homes with active moisture problems or sudden comfort failures. Call (747) 837-5834 and a live person will give you the next available slots.
It depends on what the audit finds. If the Owens Corning material is dry, uncompressed, and within 80% of its original R-value, a targeted air sealing treatment costs far less than replacement. If the insulation is water-damaged, heavily compacted, or rodent-contaminated, replacement is usually the honest answer. The audit report gives you the numbers to make that call with confidence.
No. The blower door test takes about 20 minutes with the fan mounted in a door frame, the thermal imaging is done from inside and outside, and the duct test is non-invasive. Most Burbank homeowners go about their day while we work.
Written by Neil Ashford, Owner, Warmline Insulation Co. at Warmline Insulation Co., serving Burbank and nearby areas.