Insulation in La Habra, CA
Spray foam insulation in La Habra has to work harder than in most Orange County cities, because homes here run hot from both directions. The city’s postwar tract housing, built between the late 1940s and mid-1970s, predates California’s Title 24 energy code and generally sits at R-11 or below in the attic, with empty wall cavities. Meanwhile, La Habra’s inland position at the base of the Puente Hills blocks the daily marine layer that cools coastal cities, so summer attics routinely bake past 140°F. We solve that with spray foam, blown-in, radiant barrier, and the full diagnostic and cleanup scope. Call (714) 793-0570 for a free estimate.
Why La Habra Homes Are Different
La Habra’s residential core is mostly 1,100 to 1,800 square foot wood-frame stucco tract homes built between roughly 1948 and 1978. Many still have original fiberglass batts at R-11 or lower, and most have no wall cavity insulation at all. That’s the baseline. What makes the work here different is the two-season failure pattern: summer afternoons reach 95 to 100°F with intense radiant heat load through poorly insulated roofs, and fall Santa Ana wind events push hot, dry air through attic bypasses and unsealed penetrations. Homes on the northern streets that back up to the Puente Hills slope get measurably worse wind pressure against attic soffits, with more compressed, wind-displaced batts than comparable homes a few blocks south on flat ground. This pattern doesn’t show up in Fullerton or Brea. La Habra homes need insulation that handles summer heat gain and winter infiltration at the same time, and they need the existing compromised material dealt with before anything new goes in.
Our Main La Habra Services
Two services account for most of the calls we take from La Habra homeowners, and both make sense given the age and condition of the local housing stock. Here’s what each involves.
Attic Insulation in La Habra
Most La Habra attics we enter still carry original fiberglass batts from the 1950s or 1960s, now settled, dust-choked, or rodent-damaged. We remove the old material, air seal the attic floor, and install new insulation matched to the home’s specific conditions, whether that’s blown-in fiberglass, cellulose, or mineral wool. In the Puente Hills-adjacent homes, we check for wind-displaced batts along the soffit line before anything else. Get the full breakdown on our dedicated Attic Insulation in La Habra page.
Crawl Space Encapsulation & Vapor Barrier in La Habra
La Habra’s older crawl spaces hold moisture from two sources: the clay-heavy soil around the base of the Puente Hills, and the winter rains that saturate the ground for weeks. That moisture migrates up into floor framing and eventually into the living space, carrying musty air with it. Encapsulation seals the crawl space floor and walls with a reinforced vapor barrier, keeping soil moisture out and protecting whatever insulation sits above. The owner personally oversees every encapsulation we do in La Habra. Details are on our Crawl Space Encapsulation & Vapor Barrier in La Habra page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Spray Foam Insulation in La Habra
Spray foam insulation in La Habra addresses the single biggest thermal weakness in these older tract homes: unsealed attics and rim joists that let hot air pour in all summer and heated air escape all winter. Because La Habra sits inland and misses the marine layer, attic temperatures climb high enough that conventional batt insulation alone can’t stop the radiant and convective heat gain. Closed-cell foam adds structural rigidity and an air barrier in one pass, which matters on homes that have already seen decades of wind-driven infiltration from the Puente Hills slope. Our Spray Foam Insulation work here uses Icynene and Demilec foams, selected for how they perform in this specific microclimate, installed by the owner himself.
Open-Cell Spray Foam
Signs you need it
Your upstairs rooms run 8 to 10 degrees hotter than downstairs in July and August, even with the AC running, and your attic smells hot and stuffy rather than neutral.
What it costs in La Habra
Open-cell spray foam for a typical La Habra attic runs $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot installed.
How we do it
We remove any damaged or contaminated insulation, air seal the attic floor, then spray open-cell foam directly onto the roof deck or attic floor to create a continuous air and thermal barrier.
Closed-Cell Spray Foam
Signs you need it
You need both insulation and moisture control because your attic sheathing shows signs of condensation, or you want the highest R-value per inch available without major framing changes.
What it costs in La Habra
Closed-cell spray foam in La Habra ranges from $2.00 to $5.00 per square foot for most residential attics and rim joist applications.
How we do it
We spray the foam at controlled temperature and thickness, typically 2 to 3 inches, to hit both the R-value target and a full air and vapor seal on the surface.
Rim Joist Spray Foam
Signs you need it
Your floors feel cold near exterior walls in winter and you can feel air movement around the band joist where the foundation meets the framing.
What it costs in La Habra
Rim joist spray foam for an entire La Habra home typically costs $500 to $1,000 depending on linear footage and access.
How we do it
We inspect each joist bay, clean any debris, and spray closed-cell foam into the band joist area to stop air infiltration at the foundation line.
Garage Ceiling Spray Foam
Signs you need it
Your garage stays over 100°F through most of the summer, making the rooms above it uncomfortable and forcing your AC to work against a permanently heated slab of air.
What it costs in La Habra
Garage ceiling spray foam in La Habra runs $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot, depending on open-cell or closed-cell specification.
How we do it
We spray the garage ceiling from below, sealing the cavity so heat from the garage can’t migrate into the living space above.
What Spray Foam Insulation Costs in La Habra
| Item | Typical range in La Habra |
|---|---|
| Open-cell attic spray foam | $1.50–$3.50 per sq ft |
| Closed-cell attic or rim joist spray foam | $2.00–$5.00 per sq ft |
| Rim joist spray foam (whole home) | $500–$1,000 |
| Garage ceiling spray foam | $1.50–$3.50 per sq ft |
Is spray foam worth it in La Habra’s climate?
Yes. Because La Habra attics get hotter than coastal Orange County homes, the air-sealing and high R-value-per-inch you get from spray foam addresses the primary source of summer heat gain directly, and it holds up through Santa Ana wind events that degrade batts. Call (714) 793-0570 to get an attic-specific quote.
Does spray foam work on older La Habra tract homes?
Yes, and it’s often the best choice because those homes have irregular framing, shallow rafter bays, and decades of air leaks. Spray foam fills oddly shaped cavities and seals as it insulates, which is exactly what a 1950s La Habra attic needs. Free estimates at (714) 793-0570.
Blown-In Insulation in La Habra
Blown-in insulation in La Habra is the most common upgrade we install, because most of these postwar homes need a top-up or a full replacement of settled, underperforming attic insulation. The typical 1,200 to 1,600 square foot tract house here has R-11 fiberglass batts that have flattened over 40 or 50 years, and blown-in material lets us reach consistent depth and R-value without tearing apart framing. We use GreenFiber cellulose and CertainTeed fiberglass depending on the home, and we run Blown-In Insulation jobs from start to finish under the owner’s direct supervision.
Blown-In Cellulose
Signs you need it
You want a dense, fire-resistant blanket of insulation that fills gaps and odd corners better than batts ever did, and you’re dealing with an older attic with irregular joist spacing.
What it costs in La Habra
Blown-in cellulose in La Habra runs $0.80 to $1.75 per square foot for a standard attic installation.
How we do it
We remove any compromised material, seal the attic floor, and blow cellulose to a uniform depth that hits the target R-value for your home’s ceiling assembly.
Blown-In Fiberglass
Signs you need it
You want a lighter, non-settling insulation with strong R-value per inch, and your attic framing is accessible and regular enough for a clean, even install.
What it costs in La Habra
Blown-in fiberglass in La Habra costs $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot installed to typical attic depth.
How we do it
We blow loose-fill fiberglass to the specified depth, checking density and coverage as we go so there are no thin spots over living areas.
Dense-Pack Wall Insulation
Signs you need it
Your walls are empty, the house spikes in temperature during Santa Ana events, and you’re tired of rooms that never hold temperature no matter what the thermostat says.
What it costs in La Habra
Dense-pack wall insulation in La Habra ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot of wall area, depending on cavity access and existing siding.
How we do it
We drill small access holes into each stud bay, blow cellulose or fiberglass at high pressure to fully fill the cavity, and patch the holes cleanly.
Blown-In Top-Up
Signs you need it
Your existing attic insulation isn’t contaminated or rodent-damaged, but it’s too thin, and adding new material on top will bring it to current recommended levels.
What it costs in La Habra
A blown-in top-up in La Habra typically costs $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot, assuming the existing insulation is serviceable.
How we do it
We confirm the existing material is sound, then blow new insulation directly over it to reach the total R-value your attic needs.
What Blown-In Insulation Costs in La Habra
| Item | Typical range in La Habra |
|---|---|
| Blown-in cellulose attic | $0.80–$1.75 per sq ft |
| Blown-in fiberglass attic | $0.75–$1.50 per sq ft |
| Dense-pack wall insulation | $1.50–$3.00 per sq ft |
| Blown-in top-up | $0.75–$1.50 per sq ft |
How deep should blown-in insulation be in La Habra attics?
It depends on the material and your target R-value, but most La Habra attics we see need between 12 and 18 inches of blown-in material to reach R-38 to R-49, which is what we recommend for this climate. Call (714) 793-0570 for a measurement-based quote.
Does blown-in insulation settle over time in La Habra’s heat?
Cellulose can settle slightly, which is why we install it with a density margin to account for that. Fiberglass settles very little when blown correctly. Either way, we check coverage with a depth gauge before we leave. Free estimates at (714) 793-0570.
Radiant Barrier Installation in La Habra
Radiant barrier installation in La Habra specifically targets the intense summer roof heat that makes attics here hotter than in neighboring Fullerton or Anaheim. When the sun pounds a dark comp shingle roof all afternoon at 95 to 100°F, radiant heat transfers straight into the attic, and a foil barrier stapled to the rafters reflects a large share back toward the roof instead of letting it soak the insulation below. La Habra’s inland position and Puente Hills exposure make this one of the highest-impact upgrades we install. Our Radiant Barrier Installation work includes checking ventilation at the same time, because radiant heat and trapped air are two different problems that both need solving.
Attic Radiant Barrier
Signs you need it
Your attic is 20 to 30 degrees hotter than the outside air in summer, and your insulation itself is hot to the touch, meaning it’s absorbing rather than reflecting heat.
What it costs in La Habra
Attic radiant barrier for a typical La Habra home runs $0.50 to $1.25 per square foot of attic floor area.
How we do it
We staple a perforated foil radiant barrier to the underside of the rafters, leaving the correct gap for ventilation and making sure existing insulation isn’t compressed.
Radiant Barrier Roof Deck
Signs you need it
You have an open attic, a south- or west-facing roof plane that bakes all afternoon, and you want the most direct reduction in radiant heat entering the attic space.
What it costs in La Habra
Radiant barrier roof deck installation in La Habra costs $0.50 to $1.25 per square foot of roof deck surface.
How we do it
We install the foil directly against the roof deck underside, which is the most effective placement for reflecting heat before it enters the attic air space.
Radiant Barrier & Ventilation
Signs you need it
Your attic is hot and also holds heat well into the evening, suggesting poor airflow through the existing vents or not enough vent area for the roof size.
What it costs in La Habra
Combined radiant barrier and ventilation improvements in La Habra range from $1,000 to $2,500 depending on the scope of vent work required.
How we do it
We assess the current intake and exhaust venting, add or adjust vents as needed, then install the radiant barrier so it works with the airflow rather than against it.
What Radiant Barrier Installation Costs in La Habra
| Item | Typical range in La Habra |
|---|---|
| Attic radiant barrier | $0.50–$1.25 per sq ft |
| Radiant barrier roof deck | $0.50–$1.25 per sq ft |
| Radiant barrier + ventilation upgrade | $1,000–$2,500 |
Does a radiant barrier make sense if I already have good attic insulation?
Yes. Insulation slows conductive heat, but radiant barrier reflects the heat before it ever reaches the insulation. In La Habra’s summer, where attic temperatures climb well over 140°F, pairing both is often the right call. Call (714) 793-0570 for a roof-specific assessment.
Will a radiant barrier help during La Habra’s Santa Ana winds?
Partially. Radiant barrier addresses summer heat gain, but Santa Ana winds are an air infiltration problem. The homes on the Puente Hills slope need both radiant barrier and aggressive air sealing to truly hold temperature. Free estimates at (714) 793-0570.
Insulation Removal & Replacement in La Habra
Insulation removal and replacement in La Habra is usually the first step, not an afterthought, because the original fiberglass in these 1948-to-1978 homes has spent 40 to 60 years absorbing dust, moisture, and rodent traffic. We regularly find settled batts with an effective R-value far below what the label says, plus contamination that can’t be topped off safely. Tear-out lets us start clean, address attic floor sealing, and install material that actually performs in La Habra’s two-season climate. Our Insulation Removal & Replacement service handles everything from simple batts to compressed, wind-damaged material along the Puente Hills-adjacent soffit lines.
Attic Insulation Removal
Signs you need it
Your attic insulation is settled, broken down, and so thin you can see the joists in places, and no amount of topping off will fix the compressed base layer.
What it costs in La Habra
Attic insulation removal in La Habra typically costs $1.00 to $2.00 per square foot, depending on depth, access, and disposal requirements.
How we do it
We use a commercial HEPA-filtered vacuum system to extract the old material, bag it, and remove it through the attic access without dragging debris through your living space.
Contaminated Insulation Removal
Signs you need it
You smell something sour or musty in the attic, you’ve seen rodent droppings or nesting material among the batts, or there’s visible mold staining on the insulation surface.
What it costs in La Habra
Contaminated insulation removal in La Habra runs $1.25 to $2.50 per square foot, reflecting the additional handling and sanitizing steps required.
How we do it
We remove the contaminated material under controlled conditions, sanitize the attic surfaces, and then assess whether any framing needs treatment before new insulation goes in.
Insulation Replacement
Signs you need it
You’ve already decided the existing insulation has to come out, and you want the same crew to handle both the removal and the installation of the new, correctly specified material.
What it costs in La Habra
Combined removal and replacement in La Habra ranges from $2.00 to $4.00 per square foot, depending on material choice and attic size.
How we do it
We pull the old insulation, air seal the attic floor, address any damage or contamination, and install the new insulation in a single coordinated scope.
What Insulation Removal & Replacement Costs in La Habra
| Item | Typical range in La Habra |
|---|---|
| Attic insulation removal | $1.00–$2.00 per sq ft |
| Contaminated insulation removal | $1.25–$2.50 per sq ft |
| Removal + replacement (combined) | $2.00–$4.00 per sq ft |
Can I just blow new insulation over the old stuff in my La Habra attic?
Only if the existing insulation is dry, uncontaminated, and still structurally intact. In many La Habra homes, especially those with Puente Hills wind exposure or old rodent activity, the base layer is too compromised. Call (714) 793-0570 and we’ll tell you honestly.
How long does a full removal and replacement take in La Habra?
Most La Habra attics we do are fully removed and re-insulated in one to two days, assuming standard access and no major framing repairs. Larger or heavily contaminated attics can take an extra day. Free estimates at (714) 793-0570.
Attic Air Sealing in La Habra
Attic air sealing in La Habra fixes the invisible problem that makes insulation underperform: conditioned air leaking through the attic floor every time the AC runs, and hot attic air being pulled into the house as the day cools. La Habra’s Santa Ana wind events make this worse than in flatter, less exposed cities, because wind pressure against the Puente Hills slope drives outside air through every penetration and bypass. Sealing before insulating is the correct sequence, and it’s the one we always follow. Our Attic Air Sealing work targets the known leak points in this era of construction: top plates, can lights, duct boots, and the attic hatch itself.
Attic Floor Air Sealing
Signs you need it
Your upstairs is hotter than downstairs in summer and dust accumulates quickly on surfaces, which usually means air is moving through the attic floor constantly.
What it costs in La Habra
Attic floor air sealing for a typical La Habra home runs $800 to $1,800, depending on the number of penetrations and the attic’s accessibility.
How we do it
We pull back the existing insulation, seal every ceiling penetration with foam or caulk, and then relay the insulation to full depth.
Top Plate & Penetration Sealing
Signs you need it
You can feel drafts near interior walls, especially on windy days, and the house loses heat quickly in the evening after the sun goes down.
What it costs in La Habra
Top plate and penetration sealing in La Habra ranges from $500 to $1,200 for the complete attic perimeter.
How we do it
We run a continuous seal along every top plate, and seal each electrical, plumbing, and vent penetration individually with the right material for the gap size.
Can Light & Duct Boot Sealing
Signs you need it
Your recessed can lights are hot to the touch or you can feel air moving around them, and the rooms near your supply vents never seem to get the airflow they should.
What it costs in La Habra
Can light and duct boot sealing in La Habra costs $250 to $600 depending on the number of fixtures and boots in the attic.
How we do it
We seal each can light housing with a rated cover or fire-rated foam, and seal every duct boot where it meets the ceiling drywall.
What Attic Air Sealing Costs in La Habra
| Item | Typical range in La Habra |
|---|---|
| Attic floor air sealing | $800–$1,800 |
| Top plate & penetration sealing | $500–$1,200 |
| Can light & duct boot sealing | $250–$600 |
Why is air sealing so important in La Habra specifically?
Because La Habra homes face wind-driven infiltration from Santa Ana events that most Orange County cities don’t experience to the same degree. Air leaks erase the benefit of even the best insulation. Call (714) 793-0570 to schedule an attic-specific air sealing assessment.
Should I air seal before or after adding insulation in La Habra?
Before. If you seal after, you have to move the new insulation out of the way, which doubles the labor. The correct sequence is seal first, then insulate. Free estimates at (714) 793-0570.
Wall Insulation in La Habra
Wall insulation in La Habra is the missing piece in most of these postwar tract homes, because the original builders framed walls and closed them up with nothing inside. On 1948-to-1978 construction, you get stucco exterior, empty stud bays, and drywall or plaster interior, which means the walls act as a direct conduit for outside air and heat. That’s why so many La Habra homes have rooms that swing 15 or 20 degrees between afternoon and night, regardless of how much attic insulation gets installed. Our Wall Insulation service fills those empty cavities with injection foam or dense-pack material, and the owner handles every installation himself.
Injection Foam Wall Insulation
Signs you need it
Your exterior walls are warm to the touch in summer and cold in winter, and you can hear outside noise through them clearly, both signs of empty or underfilled cavities.
What it costs in La Habra
Injection foam wall insulation in La Habra runs $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot of wall area, depending on cavity depth and access.
How we do it
We drill small holes through the exterior or interior finish, inject slow-rise foam into each stud bay, and patch the holes to match the surrounding surface.
Drill & Fill Wall Insulation
Signs you need it
You want the performance of full cavity fill but prefer a material with strong sound-dampening and fire-resistance properties, like dense-packed cellulose.
What it costs in La Habra
Drill and fill wall insulation in La Habra costs $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot of wall area for standard stud spacing.
How we do it
We drill into each stud bay, blow dense-packed cellulose or fiberglass under pressure until the cavity is completely filled, and then restore the finish surface.
Interior Wall Soundproofing
Signs you need it
You can hear conversations, plumbing, or foot traffic through interior walls, and you want quieter bedrooms or a dedicated home office without major construction.
What it costs in La Habra
Interior wall soundproofing in La Habra ranges from $2.00 to $4.00 per square foot depending on the material and access method.
How we do it
We install mineral wool, such as Rockwool, into the interior wall cavities, which adds both thermal mass and substantially better sound control than empty framing.
What Wall Insulation Costs in La Habra
| Item | Typical range in La Habra |
|---|---|
| Injection foam wall insulation | $2.50–$4.50 per sq ft |
| Drill & fill wall insulation | $1.50–$3.00 per sq ft |
| Interior wall soundproofing | $2.00–$4.00 per sq ft |
Can you insulate my La Habra walls without tearing out drywall?
Yes. Both injection foam and drill-and-fill methods work through small access holes that we patch afterward. Your walls stay intact. Call (714) 793-0570 for a wall-by-wall assessment and quote.
Why do my La Habra walls feel hot even with the AC on?
Because they’re likely empty. Without cavity insulation, the stucco and framing absorb heat all day and release it into the house all evening. Filling the stud bays stops that thermal transfer. Free estimates at (714) 793-0570.
Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing in La Habra
Attic cleaning and rodent proofing in La Habra is a bigger deal here than in newer cities because the mature trees and hillside-adjacent lots give rodents a direct highway onto roofs and into soffits. Once they’re in, they shred insulation for nesting, leave droppings throughout the attic, and create entry points that get bigger over time. In La Habra’s older tracts, we find that a surprising share of attics have active or abandoned rodent activity, even in well-kept homes. Our Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing service cleans, sanitizes, and seals so insulation stays clean and effective.
Attic Cleanout
Signs you need it
You see droppings or nesting material in the attic, the insulation is shredded and compressed in places, and there’s a persistent odor that doesn’t clear with ventilation.
What it costs in La Habra
Attic cleanout in La Habra runs $500 to $1,500 depending on attic size, contamination level, and the amount of material to remove.
How we do it
We remove all contaminated insulation and debris, vacuum the attic floor, and prepare the space for sanitizing and new insulation.
Attic Sanitizing & Decontamination
Signs you need it
The attic smells even after the visible debris is gone, or you’re concerned about the health hazards associated with rodent droppings and urine in the insulation.
What it costs in La Habra
Attic sanitizing and decontamination in La Habra typically costs $300 to $800, depending on the attic’s size and the level of treatment required.
How we do it
We apply a professional-grade treatment to the attic surfaces after cleanout, neutralizing odor sources and reducing the biological load before new insulation goes in.
Rodent Proofing & Exclusion
Signs you need it
You hear scratching in the walls or ceiling at night, you’ve caught rodents before, or you can see gaps, chewed openings, and daylight through the soffit edges.
What it costs in La Habra
Rodent proofing and exclusion work in La Habra ranges from $800 to $2,500 depending on the number of entry points and the attic’s roofline complexity.
How we do it
We seal every entry point with steel mesh, foam, and hardware cloth, focusing on the soffit lines and roof intersections where La Habra homes are most vulnerable.
What Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Costs in La Habra
| Item | Typical range in La Habra |
|---|---|
| Attic cleanout | $500–$1,500 |
| Attic sanitizing & decontamination | $300–$800 |
| Rodent proofing & exclusion | $800–$2,500 |
Do I need to replace my insulation after rodents were in my La Habra attic?
Usually yes. Rodents compress, shred, and contaminate insulation to the point where it no longer insulates and carries biological hazards. We recommend full removal and replacement after rodent activity. Call (714) 793-0570 for an inspection.
Why do La Habra homes seem to get more attic rodents than coastal cities?
The mature tree canopy and hillside lots provide direct access to roofs, and the older construction has more gaps and unsealed soffits. Rodents follow the easiest path, and La Habra’s older tracts offer plenty. Free estimates at (714) 793-0570.
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Home Energy Audit in La Habra
A home energy audit in La Habra tells you exactly where your house is losing energy, not where the generic checklist says it should be. Given the mix of pre-Title 24 construction, Puente Hills wind exposure, and summer heat that exceeds neighboring cities, La Habra homes rarely fail in just one place. They fail in a specific combination of air leaks, missing wall insulation, and degraded attic material, and the only way to know the true mix is with measurement, not assumptions. Our Home Energy Audit includes blower door testing, thermal imaging, and a full insulation inspection, all done by the owner.
Blower Door Test
Signs you need it
Your home feels drafty on windy days, your AC can’t hold temperature during Santa Ana events, and you want a definitive measurement of total air leakage.
What it costs in La Habra
A blower door test as part of a full La Habra home energy audit runs $200 to $400 when booked with the complete audit.
How we do it
We mount a calibrated fan in an exterior door
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local insulation pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within the hour.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
What La Habra Customers Say
"Work is good and the house is noticeably more comfortable. There was insulation debris left in the hall closet under the attic access that I had to clean up."
— Kristen Miller"Solid job. It's hard to verify what's up there once they've gone, so I'd suggest asking for photos, which they did provide when I asked but didn't offer."
— Neil Bennett"Found and sealed a gap around the chimney chase that was basically an open chimney to the attic."
— Rafael Vargas