Why Your DFW Home Always Feels Drafty — Even When the Thermostat Says Otherwise

If you live anywhere in DFW, you already know how wild the temperature swings can be. One day it’s 78°, the next day it’s 31°, and somehow your house always feels either too warm or too cold - never quite “just right.”

Most people assume it’s the HVAC system, but nine times out of ten, the issue starts above the ceiling.

Why Attics in North Texas Struggle

Homes in our area were built across several decades with very different insulation standards. Many older homes have:

• Compacted or deteriorated insulation

• Gaps around plumbing, electrical, or framing

• Missing baffles or blocked soffits

• Hot attics that hit 140°+ in the summer

• Rodent-damaged insulation you’d never see unless you’re up there

When warm or cold air slips into the attic—or leaks out of your living space—you end up footing the bill.

A Thermal Scan Tells the Real Story

We use thermal imaging to show homeowners exactly where temperature is escaping. And trust us: walls, ducts, attic hatches, and recessed lights leak a ton of air.

Once you see the image, it makes total sense why that one room is always freezing.

Fixing The Root Problem

A complete attic restoration solves the issue:

• Remove old, ineffective insulation

• Air-seal all those hidden gaps

• Install baffles for proper airflow

• Add high-density cellulose insulation

A few hours of work can change the comfort of your home immediately.

Thinking your house might be leaking air?
JayCo Insulation offers free attic assessments across DFW.