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This Oceanport, NJ, home was built with a vented crawl space, a common feature in older homes that allows outside air to seep in. Cold air entering through the vents leads to chilly floors, drafts, and even cools heating ducts running through the space, potentially causing condensation. In this case, the homeowner experienced wet spots from rain draining through the vent, creating the risk of standing water. During summer, humidity can lead to further condensation, promoting mold and rot. If ducts are in the crawl space, this can circulate unhealthy air throughout the home. Vented crawl spaces come with many issues, but we specialize in solutions that improve comfort, efficiency, and indoor air quality.

In Oceanport, NJ, this attic had poor air sealing and poorly installed baffle vents, causing energy loss, air leaks, and reduced indoor air quality. Dirt buildup in the fiberglass insulation can be signs of the attic not air sealed. Restricted airflow from faulty baffles also risk moisture and mold issues. We can address these problems with thorough air sealing, proper baffle vent installation, duct sealing, and installing TruSoft cellulose insulation to the optimal levels of R-60. Our team offers free home evaluations to identify and address issues that impact comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality.

During our inspection of a porch in Oakhurst, NJ, we discovered that the overhang lacks proper insulation. This allows unwanted outside air to infiltrate the second floor, causing drafts, cold floors, and overall discomfort. Depending on the structure, we offer solutions such as dense-packing with TruSoft cellulose insulation, using SilverGlo rigid foam boards, or applying spray foam. For SilverGlo and spray foam, we remove the bottom soffit board during installation and seal it back up once finished. For dense-packing, we drill holes underneath, use a hose to blow in the cellulose insulation, then plug and seal the holes, allowing the owner to paint over them. These treatments will enhance the home's comfort and energy efficiency.

During a free home evaluation in Oakhurst, NJ, we found several crawl space issues affecting comfort and energy efficiency. The door was leaky, allowing unwanted air to enter, while the porous cinder block entrance walls lacked insulation. Other walls had either no insulation, inadequate coverage, or poorly installed material that had fallen off. The rim joists were also uninsulated, leaving the home vulnerable to drafts, cold floors, and potential moisture problems. These issues not only impact comfort but also drive up energy costs. We're here to fix them, making your home more comfortable and energy efficient.

In Oakhurst, NJ, we are examining a homeowner's house with an attached garage. Typically, homes with attached garages have poorly insulated adjacent walls connecting the garage attic to second-floor rooms and floors. Without proper insulation, these walls can allow unconditioned hot air from the garage attic to infiltrate conditioned rooms during summer, and during winter, conditioned air can escape into the attic. This leads to discomfort in rooms and uneven temperatures throughout the seasons. Addressing this common issue in attached garage homes is straightforward and crucial for maintaining comfort and energy efficiency.

After inspecting this home in Rumson, NJ, we discovered that the exposed rim joists were causing the homeowner's cold floors. The joints and gaps between the framing members allowed significant air leakage into the house. Traditional ceiling insulation, like fiberglass batts, fails to block this cold air. However, spray foam insulation can effectively seal all cracks, gaps, and joints where outside air enters. By applying spray foam to the rim joists and over the sill plate, we can seal air leaks and insulate this critical area, keeping the home warmer and more energy-efficient.

During our inspection of this homeowner’s crawl space in Rumson, NJ, we discovered exposed exterior foundational walls. Porous concrete blocks allow unconditioned outdoor air to seep in, leading to cold drafts and chilly floors in winter. In summer, they invite warm, humid air, resulting in condensation and increased humidity levels. Such conditions can foster mold, wood rot, and unpleasant odors. To address these issues, we propose a solution: applying spray foam to the rim joists and installing foam boards along the interior of the exterior foundational walls. This approach effectively seals and insulates, enhancing comfort year-round and promoting energy savings by reducing the workload on heating and cooling systems.

Upon inspecting this attic in Rumson, NJ, we discovered insufficient insulation and poor air sealing, along with leaky duct connections. The dirty attic insulation clearly indicates inadequate air sealing, which fails to sufficiently insulate the home. This has resulted in uncomfortable rooms and soaring energy bills due to leaking duct connections and the return system allowing attic air back into conditioned spaces. Addressing these issues will enhance comfort, improve energy efficiency, and significantly reduce energy costs for homeowners.

This homeowner located in Avon By The Sea, NJ suffered from inadequate attic insulation. Also, a poorly insulated kneewall space and air leaks helped contribute to the owners hot and cold rooms. In short, our customer was suffering from uncomfortable rooms. Our team removed the old fiberglass insulation and spray foamed the rim joists to eliminate the outside air from leaking into the attic. Next we installed our SilverGlo foam insulation panels on the bottom of the rafters in the kneewall spaces. Also we fasten Foamax insulation panels on the rafters to help insulate the roof. We use our orange ZypFoam sealant to air seal the floors gaps and holes by eliminating any air leaking in and out of the attic floors. Then the roof slopes are dense packed with our TruSoft cellulose insulation behind the Foamax and SilverGlo foam insulation panels. Finally, the flat ceiling (called Devils Triangle) is insulated with our TruSoft cellulose insulation. We also dense packed under the attics wooden floor or plywood with our TruSoft cellulose insulation. Our customer now enjoys a house that’s more comfortable all year and now enjoys a much more energy efficient house. A house that is more energy efficient means this customer is paying less for their energy bills.

During our free home energy audit in Avon by the Sea, NJ, we always conduct a comprehensive inspection of your entire house, including the basement or crawl space, attic, and any rooms with reported issues. We also examine the exterior of your home, paying special attention to often overlooked areas like cantilevers and exterior overhangs. After all, our specialty is fixing uncomfortable homes. Depending on your home’s structure, we may either drill holes at the bottom and dense pack the area with TruSoft cellulose insulation or remove the bottom to apply other insulation products. With our expertise, high-quality products, and skilled team, we will make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient.