Struggling with High Energy Bills or an Uncomfortable Home?

Yes. Green Attics works out of our Frisco office and serves the northern DFW Metroplex, including Gunter. Gunter homes get the same services we offer closer to Dallas

It depends on your address. Oncor delivers power inside Gunter’s deregulated area. Many rural properties around town get power from Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC), a member-owned co-op based in Van Alstyne.

This matters for rebates. Oncor’s insulation incentives only apply to homes in Oncor’s delivery area. The program targets attics at R-22 or below that get upgraded to R-38 or better. Check your electric bill for your delivery company. We also confirm eligibility during your audit.

Often not. Many older homes on larger lots went up before today’s energy code. Current code calls for R-38 in North Texas attics. Older attics often hold original insulation that has settled well below that level.

Age and construction vary a lot on rural properties. An in-person inspection is the only reliable way to know your R-value. Our guide to R-38 vs. R-49 attic insulation in Texas explains what depth you need.

It’s possible. According to the EPA, a mine near Libby, Montana supplied over 70% of U.S. vermiculite from 1919 to 1990. That vermiculite was contaminated with asbestos. Any home built or insulated before 1990 could have it.

Vermiculite looks like loose, pebble-like granules. It is usually gray-brown or silver-gold. If you spot it:

• Do not touch or disturb it.
• Keep foot traffic and storage out of the attic.
• Call us to arrange testing before any insulation removal.

The EPA advises homeowners to assume vermiculite contains asbestos until testing proves otherwise.

It changes the scale, not the process. A bigger attic means more area to inspect, air seal, and fill. That adds time and material.

The steps stay the same:

1. Remove old insulation, if needed.
2. Air seal gaps around pipes, wires, and light fixtures.
3. Blow in new fiberglass to R-38 or higher.

Most homes finish in one day. A large or complex attic can run longer, especially if it needs full removal first.

Yes. Insulation slows heat flow in both directions. In summer, it keeps attic heat from soaking into your ceilings and any ductwork in the attic. In winter, it keeps furnace heat from escaping upward.

Thin insulation shows up in both seasons. Upstairs rooms run hot in July. The house loses heat fast when a cold front hits. Learn more about why insulation matters in winter.

Sometimes. Older rural homes often have soffit vents blocked by insulation, paint, or past additions. Blocked vents trap heat and moisture in the attic. Poor airflow can undercut even good insulation.

Your free CPR audit checks attic ventilation along with insulation depth, ductwork, airflow, and HVAC strain. If your attic needs more exhaust, a solar attic fan is one option. For a quick self-check, read our attic ventilation tips.

Five factors drive the price:

• Attic size
• Attic access
• Whether old insulation needs removal
• Material, such as blown-in fiberglass or spray foam
• How much air sealing the attic needs

Rural homes on large lots sometimes have bigger or harder-to-reach attics, which raises cost. Our attic insulation cost guide covers typical price ranges. For your real number, book a free energy audit in Gunter. A phone estimate can’t measure your attic.