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This crawl space in Point Pleasant, NJ had inadequate insulation. Looking at the crawl spaces foundational outside walls the owner had no insulation. We also can see a torn clear liner on the floor of the crawl space doing nothing but collecting dust and holes. Some older homes like this one were built with vented dirt crawl spaces. This creates outside air to pass through the crawl space and leak into the rest of the home. With the lacking of the proper insulation on the floor and walls this crawl space can create moisture, humidity, mold, rot, attract pests, cold floors, drafts, hot rooms and more. Our team of experts installed our CleanSpace Encapsulation System with TerraBlock Floor Insulation and SilverGlo Wall Insulation in the crawl space. Also we blocked the vented windows with our SilverGlo Insulation boards and spray foamed the rim joists. This homeowner now has a properly insulated crawl space that will provide a more comfortable and energy efficient home.

This homeowner's tale originates in Point Pleasant, NJ, where they initially hired a contractor to insulate their crawl space. However, dissatisfaction persisted, prompting their call for our assistance. Upon inspection, we discovered uninsulated crawl space walls and exposed rim joists. Take note of the thermal camera image revealing cool air seeping into the crawl space in February. Stepping in, we rectified the situation, ensuring a fully insulated crawl space. Our solution involved insulating the exterior walls with SilverGlo rigid foam boards, bolstering insulation. Additionally, we applied spray foam to the rim joists, curbing outside air infiltration and preventing cold floors and discomfort indoors. With these measures, we've effectively enhanced the home's comfort and energy efficiency.

During our free home evaluation in Little Silver, NJ, we discovered that the attic had insufficient insulation and was not properly air sealed. With these issues, it's no surprise the homeowner feels too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. By properly air sealing the attic and installing R-60 insulation, we can make the home more comfortable and energy-efficient year-round.

Many homes, like this one in Point Pleasant, NJ, have multiple can lights that leak conditioned air into the attic, wasting energy and money. In this attic, we found gaps around the lights and deteriorating insulation that no longer does its job. To fix this, we install airtight, fireproof can light covers (TiteShell), seal them with an air sealant, and then insulate over them with TruSoft cellulose insulation. This seals leaks, improves insulation, and helps make the home more comfortable while lowering energy bills.

During a free home evaluation in Point Pleasant, NJ, we found the attic was not properly air-sealed, allowing costly conditioned air to escape and increasing energy bills. Gaps where the sheetrock meets the wood framing (the top plate), along with openings for wiring and plumbing, can cause air leaks equal to leaving a window open 3–6 inches year-round. This contributes to the homeowner’s discomfort—too hot in summer and too cold in winter. For attics used as storage, we recommend our SuperDeck system, which adds storage space, maintains proper storage conditions, reduces energy loss, and improves overall comfort.

We are inspecting an attic in Fair Haven, NJ that suffers from poor ventilation and inadequate air sealing. The fiberglass insulation is dirty and stuffed into the soffits, preventing proper attic ventilation. Upon pulling back the insulation, we discovered that the top plates are not air-sealed, causing conditioned air from the rooms below to leak into the attic. The dirty insulation often indicates this issue. By adding vent baffles, air sealing the attic floor with ZypFoam sealant, and installing TruSoft cellulose insulation to an R-value of R-60, we can help the homeowner save on energy bills and make their home more comfortable.

In Fair Haven, NJ, a homeowner was dealing with cold rooms, inadequate attic insulation, and a shortage of storage space. After inspection, we found that conditioned air was leaking into the attic, leading to higher energy bills. We fixed this by insulating the adjoining walls using SilverGlo foam boards and sealing them with orange ZypFoam. Additionally, we sealed the attic floor with ZypFoam and created retaining walls to contain TruSoft cellulose insulation. To finish, we installed SilverGlo foam boards in the attic storage area, covered them with wooden planks, screwed the wooden planks to the floor and sealed the seams with ZypFoam. As a result, the homeowner now enjoys a more comfortable and energy-efficient home with attic storage space.

While inspecting an attic in Fair Haven, NJ, we found that the uninsulated pull-down staircase was leaking significant amounts of air, causing energy loss. This air leakage leads to cold, drafty rooms that are hard to heat, increases overall home air leakage, and raises heating and cooling costs. The homeowner wanted additional storage space, so we installed 4-inch SilverGlo insulation boards on the attic floor and added wooden decking over the insulation to improve the floor's energy efficiency. We also sealed and tightened the entrance framing to ensure proper weather stripping. Finally, we installed a 4-inch thick David Lewis Hatch Cover, which is tightly air-sealed, making the home more energy-efficient, less drafty, easier to heat, and helping to lower fuel and electric bills.

A homeowner in Fair Haven, NJ, wanted to convert their attic into usable storage while maintaining insulation performance, improving comfort, and lowering energy bills. We installed our SuperDeck system, providing sturdy storage space while sealing the attic and ductwork. Retaining walls were added to the deck, allowing us to blow in an optimal R-60 value of TruSoft cellulose insulation—boosting comfort, maximizing storage, and reducing energy costs.

A small attic in Fair Haven, NJ may look fine at first glance, but during our free home evaluation we discovered significant issues. The attic was leaky and lacked adequate insulation, allowing conditioned air to escape. The main duct trunks were also leaking, and the connections where the ducts meet the vents were not properly air sealed. In addition, poor ventilation and excess moisture have caused wood deterioration in the attic. The soffits were packed with insulation, blocking natural airflow and increasing the risk of mold and further damage. With no proper air sealing or insulation, this attic is creating uncomfortable indoor temperatures and wasting energy—ultimately driving up utility costs for the homeowner.