GreenFiber Blown-In Insulation in Boerne: What to Know First
We provide independent GreenFiber blown-in insulation service in Boerne, with most attic jobs completed in a single day and pricing put in writing before any work starts. A typical GreenFiber top-up or full replacement in a 1,800-2,400 square foot Boerne home runs between $1,400 and $2,800 depending on existing depth, air-sealing needs, and attic access conditions. This page is for homeowners who already have GreenFiber cellulose or fiberglass in their attics or walls and need service, replacement, or an honest assessment of whether what’s up there is still doing its job. Call (830) 529-7780 for a free estimate with a written price delivered before we lift a tool.
How GreenFiber Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- GreenFiber Sanctuary settling below labeled R-value in attic floors. Sanctuary cellulose is treated with borate fire retardant, but in Boerne’s combination of high summer attic temperatures and seasonal humidity swings, the material can compact 15-20% over five to seven years. We measure existing depth against the bag label’s settled density spec, then calculate the true R-value rather than trusting the original installer’s claim. If it’s below R-30 in a 2×10 joist bay, we blow additional material to true R-38 or remove and restart if the compaction is uneven.
- GreenFiber AllBor II moisture absorption near bathroom vents. AllBor II’s borate treatment resists mold, yet it is still cellulose - and cellulose wicks moisture from chronically vented bathrooms in Boerne’s older homes near River Road Park. We find this where flex duct connections failed years ago and the homeowner never noticed. Our fix: seal the penetration with fire-rated caulk and closed-cell foam, replace the saturated material, then verify with a moisture meter reading below 15% before closing.
- GreenFiber Low Dust fiberglass migration in wall cavities. Low Dust blown-in fiberglass is designed for minimal airborne fiber during install, but in dense-pack applications it can settle away from top plates in homes with balloon framing common to pre-1980s Boerne construction. We diagnose this with thermal imaging on a morning when the attic is hot and the living space is cooled - the gap shows as a warm stripe at the wall header. We re-dense-pack with proper cavity pressure or switch to a stabilized cellulose if the framing is too irregular.
- GreenFiber stabilized cellulose binder breakdown in cathedral ceilings. The acrylic binder in stabilized products can degrade when roof deck temperatures exceed 160°F repeatedly, which happens in Boerne’s west-facing cathedral ceilings with dark shingles and inadequate ventilation. The material clumps and creates voids. We remove the failed insulation, install proper vent baffles to create a 1-inch air channel, then re-blow with fresh material - or recommend a hybrid approach with rigid foam if the roof structure won’t support adequate venting.
- GreenFiber product confusion from mixed installs. We’ve found attics in The Dominion and Cordillera Ranch subdivisions where a previous contractor blended GreenFiber cellulose with generic fiberglass blown in later, creating inconsistent thermal performance and complicating future service. We sample the material, identify each layer, and document what’s present so the homeowner has a record. If removal is necessary, we price it as a separate line item with photos of the stratification.
Our GreenFiber Blown-In Insulation Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers at (830) 529-7780. We ask about the home’s age, last insulation service, and any comfort complaints - hot second floors, high summer bills, ice dam history.
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On-site inspection and blower-door test. We pressurize the house and measure CFM50 - the cubic feet per minute of air leakage at 50 pascals of pressure difference. In Boerne’s 1990s-era homes near the Cibolo Nature Center, we regularly see 3,500-4,500 CFM50 before any work begins.
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Air sealing first, always. Top plates, can lights, plumbing and electrical penetrations, and chimney chases get sealed with fire-rated caulk, foam, or metal flashing as appropriate. Seal the envelope first. Then fill it.
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GreenFiber material selection and written price. We specify the exact product - Sanctuary, AllBor II, Low Dust, or stabilized - and quote a flat price with scope and warranty in writing before work starts. Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Installation and documentation. We blow to labeled density, verify depth with a probe at ten locations minimum, and photograph the completed attic. On applicable jobs, we run the blower-door test again and hand you the before-and-after numbers on paper.
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Cleanup and record delivery. You get the written scope, warranty, photo record, and pressure readings. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies from that moment.
What GreenFiber Blown-In Insulation Costs in Boerne
| Scenario | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| GreenFiber top-up to existing R-30, 1,500 sq ft attic | $1,400 - $1,900 | Access difficulty, joist bay obstructions |
| Full GreenFiber removal and replacement, 2,000 sq ft attic | $2,200 - $3,400 | Depth of existing material, contamination (rodent, moisture) |
| Dense-pack GreenFiber in exterior walls, 1,800 sq ft home | $2,800 - $4,200 | Wall cavity accessibility, siding type for drill access |
| Cathedral ceiling removal and re-blow with vent baffles | $3,500 - $5,500 | Roof pitch, existing ventilation condition, sheathing repairs |
| Air sealing package (prerequisite for all full jobs) | $800 - $1,600 | Number of penetrations, can light count, chimney chase complexity |
These ranges reflect Boerne’s current material and labor costs. We do not estimate over the phone - every attic is different, and a written price requires eyes on the space. Bring us any competing written estimate for a free second opinion; we’ll read it with you and explain where the scope differs from ours. Call (830) 529-7780 to schedule.
Why Boerne Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation Boerne for GreenFiber Work

We’ve sealed and insulated more than 9,000 homes since 2016, and the ones in Boerne’s Hill Country corridor present a specific challenge: stack-effect air leakage that overwhelms insulation performance before the material itself has any chance to work. Wes Okafor learned this firsthand on a stretch of older homes near the Cibolo Nature Center where blower-door tests revealed the conditioned air was leaving faster than new insulation could slow it.
We publish before-and-after blower-door numbers on every applicable job - not a percentage improvement, but the actual CFM50 reading, so you can verify the result. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they know GreenFiber’s product line well enough to spot when a previous installer used the wrong material for the application. If GreenFiber isn’t the right solution for your specific condition, we also work with Reflectix and other major brands - no proprietary lock-in, ever. Calls are answered by a live person 24/7, and every job closes with a Documented Photo Record and written warranty under the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
FAQs
GreenFiber’s product warranty covers manufacturing defects, not installation, so independent service does not affect it. Installation workmanship is covered by our own 365-Day Done Right Promise, which we put in writing before any work starts. If you have a material defect claim, we document the product batch and install date to support your case with the manufacturer. Call (830) 529-7780 if you need help navigating a warranty question.
We stock GreenFiber Sanctuary and AllBor II for same-day service on standard attic jobs; specialized stabilized products or large-volume wall dense-pack orders typically arrive within two business days from San Antonio distribution. We do not start work until the correct material is on-site - substituting a different product without written homeowner approval violates Haven Standard Clause 1. Call (830) 529-7780 to confirm availability for your specific job.
Topping up costs 40-60% less than full removal and replacement, but only makes sense if the existing material is dry, uncontaminated, and evenly distributed. We test for moisture and probe for density; if we find rodent activity, mold, or settled compaction below 70% of labeled depth, we recommend removal. We’ll show you the photos and the numbers, then quote both options in writing so you can decide.
Yes - we work with Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, CertainTeed, and others, and we can specify equivalent R-value and density with any of them. We do not claim exclusive or preferred status with any manufacturer; the choice is yours once we explain the performance and cost differences. Our written price will specify the exact product by brand and model.
Most GreenFiber inspections are scheduled within 48 hours, and standard attic jobs are completed same-day once the written price is accepted. Complex removals, cathedral ceilings, or jobs requiring specialized material may schedule 3-5 days out. A live person answers (830) 529-7780 24/7 to check current availability.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner, Topside Attic Insulation Boerne at Topside Attic Insulation Boerne, serving Boerne and nearby areas.