Loading...
Serving Stillwater, OK and surrounding areas. (405) 338-4339
Hidden gaps in your attic let conditioned air escape every day. We find and seal every penetration so your home holds a comfortable temperature and your energy bills stop climbing.
Attic air sealing in Stillwater plugs the gaps, cracks, and holes in your attic floor that let heated or cooled air escape - most jobs on a standard home are completed in a single day. Unlike adding more insulation, air sealing stops the air itself from moving through your home before targeting the thermal layer on top.
Insulation slows heat from moving through solid surfaces, but it cannot stop air from flowing through gaps. Stillwater homes built in the 1960s through 1980s - a large share of the housing stock here - were constructed before air sealing was part of standard practice. That means decades of conditioned air escaping through openings around pipes, wires, and light fixtures that no one has addressed.
If your home is uncomfortable despite having insulation, the air sealing was likely skipped. Pairing attic air sealing with our retrofit insulation service addresses both layers - sealing the gaps first, then adding insulation on top - which is the order that produces lasting results.
If your Oklahoma Gas and Electric or Oklahoma Natural Gas bills jump sharply when extreme weather hits and your neighbors seem to pay less for similar homes, air leaks in the attic are a likely cause. Stillwater's temperature extremes mean a leaky attic fights against your HVAC system every day. The cost shows up month after month, even when the equipment itself is working fine.
If one bedroom is always stuffy in July or drafty in January no matter how long the system runs, that unevenness often traces back to air leaks above that part of the house. Your HVAC is working - it just cannot keep up with the air escaping through gaps. This is especially common in older Stillwater homes where additions were done without updating the attic.
Stand on a ladder and hold your hand near the edges of your attic access panel. If you feel moving air or can see light around the frame, that is a direct air leak. Attic hatches are among the most overlooked spots in older homes and one of the easiest to fix. If the hatch leaks, there are almost certainly more gaps deeper in the attic.
Attic air leaks do not just let heat in and out - they pull in dust, pollen, and outdoor air through every gap. In Stillwater, where spring brings significant wind and pollen, a leaky attic makes indoor air quality noticeably worse. If your home always feels stale or dusty despite regular cleaning, the attic is worth investigating.
We seal every common air leak location in the attic floor: around recessed light fixtures, plumbing and electrical penetrations, the tops of interior walls, HVAC chases, and the attic hatch frame. We use foam, caulk, or rigid barriers depending on the size and type of gap. For homeowners also considering air sealing services throughout the rest of the home, we can coordinate both scopes so nothing gets missed between the attic and the rest of your building envelope.
Many contractors seal the obvious large gaps and stop there. We work through the attic systematically, addressing the smaller penetrations that add up to a significant total air loss. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends sealing before adding insulation - and we follow that sequence on every job. After sealing, we can pair the work with attic insulation to deliver a complete solution rather than a partial fix.
Best for homes built before 1990 with can lights that open directly into the attic space.
Suits any home with multiple pipe or wire runs that break through the attic floor.
Addresses the gap between interior wall cavities and the attic - common in open-plan homes.
Ideal for any home where the attic access point has never been weatherstripped or insulated.
For homes where ductwork runs through the attic and gaps around the chase act as direct air pathways.
The thorough option - a pressure test before and after the work proves the sealing made a measurable difference.
Stillwater sits in a climate zone where summer highs regularly push past 100 degrees and winter lows can drop well below freezing - sometimes within the same week in shoulder seasons. That range means your attic is constantly expanding and contracting, which widens gaps over time. A large share of the housing stock near Oklahoma State University and in established neighborhoods like Highland Park was built before air sealing was part of standard construction practice. If your home is more than 30 years old and has not had energy work done, the attic has almost certainly never been properly sealed.
Oklahoma's spring storm season - roughly March through June - brings pressure changes, high winds, and humidity spikes that make air leaks more damaging. Getting the work done before that season means your home is buttoned up before the hardest months of the year. We serve homeowners throughout Stillwater and neighboring communities, including Ponca City and Enid, where similar housing ages and climate conditions apply.
Reach out by phone or through our contact form. We ask a few basic questions - your home's age, whether you have had energy work done, and what prompted your call. We respond within 1 business day and schedule a time that works for you.
We go into your attic and check every penetration - pipes, wires, light fixtures, wall tops, and the hatch frame. Some jobs include a blower door test to measure exactly how leaky your home is before we start. This visit typically takes one to two hours.
You receive a written estimate that explains what will be sealed and why. This is also the right time to ask about utility rebates - some programs require pre-approval before the job starts, so early is better.
The crew works through the attic systematically, applying foam, caulk, or rigid barriers to every gap identified. Most standard homes are complete in a single workday. Before leaving, we walk you through what was done and confirm the work area is clean.
Free estimate, written scope of work, no pressure. We respond within 1 business day.
(405) 338-4339Stillwater Insulation is licensed through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board, which sets minimum standards for contractors working in the state. That license means the work in your home is accountable to a regulatory body - not just to our word.
We work across Stillwater and the surrounding region - from homeowners near the OSU campus to properties out in Payne County. Local geography and housing age shape how we approach every job, and we know both well.
Every quote includes a full written scope of work before anyone picks up a tool. We will not ask you to decide on the spot. Most Stillwater homeowners schedule their job within the same week they receive their estimate.
We do not just foam every gap and walk away. Every attic air sealing job includes a ventilation assessment to make sure the work does not trap moisture - a real concern in Oklahoma's humid spring and summer climate.
The Building Performance Institute sets the industry standard for how air sealing and ventilation should work together, and we follow those practices on every job. When you call us for attic air sealing in Stillwater, you get a contractor who knows the local housing stock, the local climate, and the local utility rebate programs - all in one visit.
Add or top off insulation throughout your existing home without major renovation - a natural next step after sealing your attic.
Learn moreWhole-home air sealing that goes beyond the attic to close gaps throughout your building envelope.
Learn moreStillwater summers are brutal on a leaky attic - every week you wait is money out the vents. Call today or request a free estimate online.