Attic Star

Attic Star ✨ Clean, seal & protect your home. Roofing, insulation, HVAC, rodent proofing & more. Serving CA & WA. Free inspections are available.

05/06/2026

If allergies are worse at home than at school, the cause isn’t always in the body.

Old crawl-space insulation can hold years of trapped moisture and dust. Through small gaps in the subfloor, that air drifts upward into living rooms and bedrooms - concentrated in the rooms closest to the source.

The fix is straightforward in most Bay Area homes: pull the old contaminated insulation, seal the floor with a 10-mil v***r barrier, replace with clean material. About two weeks of work, start to finish.

If allergies clear up when your family travels and come back when you return, the floor is the first place to look. DM us to book your free walkthrough - Bay Area + Seattle metro.

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The smell you can't place in June isn't coming from the AC. It's coming from above the AC.Your cooling system moves air ...
04/06/2026

The smell you can't place in June isn't coming from the AC. It's coming from above the AC.

Your cooling system moves air — a lot of it — through ducts that pass through your attic. Anything in the attic that breaks down in heat (old insulation, rodent contamination, damp wood from winter) becomes part of that moving air. The result is a smell that shows up when the system runs and disappears when it doesn't.

For most homes, the fix is straightforward: clean the source, seal the path. Save this for the next time someone in your house says, "Do you smell that?"

29/05/2026

Older Eastside homes from the 50s, 60s, and early 70s have the same three things - every time.

Insulation from the original build, compressed by decades of weight and storage, down to about half its original R-value. Knob-and-tube wiring from the same era still threaded against that insulation in places it shouldn’t be. Rodent traffic worn into the dust on the joists - corridors we’d map before doing anything else.

This is what a real first look looks like. No scare, no pitch, no quote on the spot. We measure, we photograph, we tell you what we found. Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland - message us if your home is from this era.

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Bay Area crawl spaces have a moisture story Seattle's don't — and most contractors treat them the same anyway.Three thin...
28/05/2026

Bay Area crawl spaces have a moisture story Seattle's don't — and most contractors treat them the same anyway.

Three things make this region different: 100+ foggy days a year sending moisture through your foundation, silty alluvial soil that holds water differently than glacial clay up north, and a much higher share of pre-1940 framing — shallower foundations, narrower vents, less margin for error.

The damage builds in summer when warm air meets cool subfloor and condenses. You usually don't notice until October. Free 30-min inspection — Marin, East Bay, Peninsula.

25/05/2026

Most homes don’t have an AC problem in summer. They have an attic problem.

Heat in the attic accelerates the breakdown of anything stored up there — old insulation, rodent waste, wood that got damp last winter. Those particles ride your air handler down into your living room. The smell isn’t the AC. It’s what the AC is moving.

We map it, we remove it, we seal the entry points. Renton, Kent, Tukwila — comment SMELL and we’ll DM you a 60-second self-check for your home.

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13/05/2026

Old insulation should not always be covered with new material right away.

If there are signs of dust, debris, rodent activity, odors, or moisture, the attic needs to be checked and cleaned first.

Attic Star helps inspect the condition of the space, remove old insulation, and prepare your attic for the right next step.

Book your free inspection.

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05/05/2026

Mold remediation isn’t just about removing what you see — it’s about timing and doing it the right way.

If the root cause isn’t fixed, mold can come back quickly and spread even more. That’s why a proper approach matters just as much as the cleanup itself.

Don’t wait until it gets worse — book your free inspection today:
📞 (800) 373-0525
🌐 atticstar.com | atticstarwa.com

Small upgrades can make a big difference in how your home feels during summer.Proper insulation, sealed air leaks, and g...
03/05/2026

Small upgrades can make a big difference in how your home feels during summer.

Proper insulation, sealed air leaks, and good ventilation help keep indoor temperatures comfortable while reducing energy use.

Want your home ready for warmer weather?
Schedule a free inspection at atticstar.com or atticstarwa.com.

29/04/2026

It’s not just one thing that keeps your home cool – it’s how everything works together.

Insulation keeps heat out, air sealing stops cool air from escaping, and proper ventilation removes trapped heat from the attic. Skip one, and the system doesn’t work as efficiently.

That’s why a combo approach gives you better comfort, lower energy bills, and a home that actually stays cool.

Book your free inspection:
📞 (800) 373-0525
🌐 atticstar.com | atticstarwa.com

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