Dave Hoh's Home Comfort & Energy Experts Before & After Photos

The attic in this Fair Haven, NJ, home lacked proper air sealing and insulation, making it harder to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures and energy efficiency. We air sealed the attic, sealed leaky ducts and vents, and installed TruSoft cellulose insulation. The adjoining room also had a poorly insulated wall and an uninsulated triangular space known as a “devil’s peak,” allowing conditioned air to escape into the attic. We installed SilverGlo foam boards along the wall, sealed gaps with expanding foam, and blew TruSoft cellulose insulation into the triangular space to help maintain comfortable temperatures year-round.

While inspecting this home in Little Silver, NJ, we discovered that the attic was not properly air-sealed, and the supply and return ducts were leaking conditioned air. Additionally, the existing insulation was inadequate to effectively insulate the attic and the home. To address these issues, we encapsulated and sealed the ducts using SilverGlo foam boards to eliminate air leaks and to protect them from the summer heat. Next, we air-sealed the attic floor and constructed wooden retaining walls to contain blown-in TruSoft cellulose insulation to R-60. We also created catwalks for easy access to the mechanicals. As a result, this homeowner now enjoys a more comfortable home with improved energy efficiency.

In Little Silver, NJ, a homeowner was dealing with poor attic insulation that led to discomfort, energy waste, and unusable storage space. We solved the problem by installing a SuperAttic system, which moves the insulation barrier to the roofline, creating a more stable, conditioned attic environment. This upgrade not only made the space suitable for storage but also improved comfort throughout the home and lowered energy bills through better insulation and ventilation.

Fed up with sweltering summers and frigid winters, a homeowner in Little Silver, NJ, wanted both relief from extreme temperatures and functional attic storage space. We installed our SuperDeck system, creating proper storage conditions while properly insulating the home. After sealing the attic floor and repairing any leaky ducts or trunk connections, we added 4-inch SilverGlo foam boards and installed plywood over the SilverGlo boards, meticulously sealing every seam and gap for maximum efficiency. Wooden retaining walls were installed, and TruSoft cellulose insulation was blown in to achieve an optimal R-60 value. The result a well insulated attic with storage space, lower energy bills, and year-round comfort.

In Little Silver, NJ, a homeowner’s attic lacked proper insulation and air sealing, leaving leaky can lights and exposed duct trunks vulnerable to radiant heat. This caused warmer air to circulate through the system during the summer instead of delivering cooler air to the home. We addressed these issues by fully air sealing the attic, installing sealed can light covers, and blowing in insulation to achieve the optimal R-60 value. With the duct trunks now buried beneath the insulation, radiant heat is kept from warming the air moving through them. The result is a properly insulated and air-sealed home that stays more comfortable and performs more efficiently year-round.