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

A homeowner in Red Bank, NJ, struggled with a cold home all winter and, after unsuccessful attempts with other contractors, contacted us. During our free inspection, we identified poor crawl space insulation as the cause. We insulated the foundation walls with foam boards, sealed gaps with air sealant, and applied spray foam to the rim joists to prevent air leaks, ensuring warmer floors and rooms. Our tailored solutions enhance each home’s comfort and energy efficiency based on its unique needs.

A homeowner in Red Bank, NJ, was dealing with cold floors and drafts during the colder months. Their basement rim joists were left uninsulated, allowing cold air to leak into the home and create those chilly floors. Moisture marks on the wood also showed signs of fluctuating temperatures. Not only do these temperature shifts contribute to discomfort, but when moisture meets cold air against warmer indoor air, it can lead to mold, mildew, or even dry rot. By spray foaming the rim joists and sill plates, we sealed out the cold air and stopped the drafts. Now, this homeowner enjoys a warmer, more comfortable home while saving money on energy bills.

This is a typical attic in a 1970's age home in Neptune, NJ. The before picture shows the 2x6x16 ceiling rafters with 3" fiberglass insulation batts between rafters. The AFTER pictures shows the same area, picture taken from a storage deck, but shows approx 17" of cellulose insulation installed. 

The original insulation at 3" with numerous gaps, voids and depressions was functioning at approx R-5 as rated by the Building Performance Institute. The installed cellulose functions at an effective R-60+, which is considered optimum in this climate. 

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During our free home evaluation in Wall, NJ, we found the ductwork was uninsulated, leaking at the connections, and not properly mastic sealed. The attic was also not air sealed or adequately insulated, allowing radiant heat in the summer to warm the ducts and reduce cooling efficiency, while in the winter heated air was escaping into the attic. This caused the system to run longer, waste energy, and drive up costs. We corrected the problem by air sealing and insulating the attic and encapsulating the ductwork so the conditioned air stays where it belongs.

A homeowner in Wall Township, NJ, was struggling with high energy bills and discomfort in their home. During our attic inspection, we discovered leaky ducts, a lack of air sealing on the attic floor, and ineffective fiberglass insulation. We removed the old fiberglass insulation; thoroughly air sealed the attic floor, encapsulated the ducts with SilverGo foam boards to prevent leaks, and installed TruSoft cellulose insulation to an optimal R-60 level. Now, the home has a well-sealed, fully insulated attic and efficient, leak-free ducts. Our upgrades will improve the homeowner's comfort, enhance indoor air quality, and increase energy efficiency to reduce their energy bills.