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

A kneewall in Ocean Grove, NJ was allowing conditioned air to escape into the kneewall while also pulling outside air in, contributing to uncomfortable rooms on the second floor. To address this, we installed rigid foam board along the roofline with a radiant barrier and added draft blocking at the floor level to stop outside air from infiltrating the space while keeping conditioned air where it belongs. By properly insulating and air sealing the kneewall, we’ve helped prevent both energy loss and unwanted air leakage, improving comfort throughout the home.

During our free home evaluation in Ocean Grove, NJ, we discovered that the attic had not been air sealed and was poorly insulated. These issues were causing significant air leaks and reducing the home’s comfort and efficiency. To fix this, we sealed all top plates, gaps, cracks, and plumbing and wiring penetrations with foam sealant, stopping conditioned air from escaping into the attic. Once the air sealing was complete, we installed TruSoft cellulose insulation, bringing the attic up to the recommended R-60 level. As a result, the home is now more comfortable, and the homeowner is enjoying lower energy bills.

During our free inspection in Ocean Grove, NJ, we found that the can lights were leaking conditioned air into the attic. The attic also had inadequate insulation and lacked proper air sealing. By sealing the top plates and all wire and pipe penetrations, we were able to tighten up the home. We installed can light covers and sealed them with foam to stop air leaks. Once everything was sealed, we blew in TruSoft cellulose insulation to the optimal R-60 level. The “after” photo was taken before we added the full amount of insulation. Now, the homeowner enjoys a more comfortable home and lower monthly bills.

In Ocean Grove, NJ, this crawlspace was allowing hot summer air and cold winter air to enter the home due to uninsulated foundation walls, exposed rim joists, and the absence of a vapor barrier. As a result, the homeowners experienced cold floors, drafts, warped flooring, and excess moisture and humidity throughout the crawlspace. To address these issues, we sealed and insulated the foundation walls with rigid foam board insulation, spray-foamed the rim joists, and installed a durable vapor barrier. The result is a healthier, more energy-efficient crawlspace that helps control moisture, improve comfort, and create more consistent temperatures in the living spaces above.

High humidity, sweaty ductwork, cold drafts, and chilly floors were making this Ocean Grove, NJ home uncomfortable year-round. During our free home evaluation, we discovered the crawl space was poorly insulated and allowing outside air and moisture to enter. To solve the problem, we sealed the crawl space vents, installed rigid foam insulation with a radiant barrier on the foundation walls, added a durable vapor barrier to block ground moisture, and spray-foamed the exposed rim joists and sill plates to create a complete air seal. The result is a clean, dry, energy-efficient crawl space that helps improve comfort, air quality, and overall home performance.