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This home in Fair Haven, NJ is experiencing higher energy bills due to a poorly insulated porch overhang, lack of attic air sealing, and insufficient insulation. In the attic, we also found an adjacent wall with plastic-wrapped fiberglass that was causing condensation, along with an unsealed “devil’s triangle” above it. The solution is to remove the existing insulation, install rigid foam boards on the adjacent wall, and seal it with foam sealant, then properly air seal and insulate the devil’s triangle with blown-in cellulose. These improvements will prevent conditioned air from escaping into the attic and stop attic air from entering the living space. Completing the attic with full air sealing, blown-in insulation, and properly insulating the porch overhang will improve comfort, reduce air leakage, and lower energy costs.

During our free home evaluation in Fair Haven, NJ, we inspected the attic after the homeowner reported year-round comfort issues. We found blown-in fiberglass insulation, cardboard being used as retaining walls, lacking proper attic decking for storage, and, most importantly, an attic that had never been properly air sealed. Conditioned air was escaping through top plates, wall plates, cracks, gaps, holes and other penetrations, wasting energy and making it harder to keep the home comfortable. We can transform this attic by properly air sealing it, upgrading the insulation with blown-in cellulose to the recommended R-value, and installing attic decking with sturdy wooden retaining dams to provide safe, usable storage. The result is a more comfortable, energy-efficient home with lower utility bills year-round. If your home is uncomfortable or your energy bills are too high, contact us today for a FREE home evaluation.

In Little Silver, NJ, a homeowner was struggling with uncomfortable second-floor rooms. We found that the interior wall between the attached garage and living space had inadequate insulation. This poor insulation allowed conditioned air to escape into the attic, while hot or cold attic air seeped into the home, causing the second floor to become hot in summer and drafty in winter. This is a common issue in homes with attached garages, where homeowners unknowingly end up paying to condition their garage attic. If you’re seeking improved comfort and lower energy bills, contact us today—we can help.

In Little Silver, NJ, this homeowner had insulation gaps in their walls that led to cold rooms in the winter and hot rooms in the summer. We improved the home by reducing air infiltration, increasing thermal performance, and controlling moisture. This helps keep conditioned air inside where it belongs, protected from outside temperatures. By removing sections of siding and drilling small access holes, we were able to dense-pack cellulose insulation into the wall cavities, filling all gaps. Afterward, we sealed the holes and reinstalled the siding so it looks like we were never there. The result is a more comfortable home with lower energy bills.

This Little Silver, NJ homeowner was dealing with cold floors in the winter and excessive heat and humidity entering their vented crawl space during the summer. Left untreated, these conditions can lead to moisture problems, mold growth, wood rot, uncomfortable rooms, and poor indoor air quality. Our solution is to fully encapsulate the crawl space with a durable vapor barrier, install rigid foam boards with a radiant barrier on the foundation walls, seal the crawl space vents with the same rigid foam boards, and spray foam the rim joists and sill plate to stop air leaks. These improvements help keep the crawl space dry, improve energy efficiency, eliminate cold floors, and create a healthier, more comfortable home. We can identify these hidden issues during our free home evaluation. Call us today, We Fix Uncomfortable Homes!

A homeowner in Red Bank, NJ had a bedroom that was too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. They also had other rooms in the house that were uncomfortably cold and drafty or hot depending on the season. Our team inspected the owner’s attic and found older fiberglass insulation with a complex Kneewall system. The attic Kneewall and other Kneewall that wrapped around two rooms were completely lacking the proper insulation. We first sealed the rim joists in both Kneewalls by using spray foam to eliminate the outside air from leaking into the rooms or house. Our SilverGlo foam insulation is then installed under the rafters up the Kneewall and sealed at the seams with our orange ZypFoam sealant. The purpose of our SilverGlo foam insulation is to reflect the roofs heat out during the summer and house heat back in during the winter. After finishing the Kneewalls our team moved back into the main attic area to spray foam the rim joists. Then we installed our Foamax insulation boards on the underside of the roof deck to create a thermal barrier. Using our orange ZypFoam sealant our crew sealed the gaps and seems of the Foamax insulation and air sealed the attic. Finally we dense pack behind the Foamax, blowing-in our TruSoft Cellulose insulation in between the joist bay walls. Our customer now enjoys a comfortable house and lower fuel/electric bills.

During our free home evaluation in Red Bank, NJ, we found the air handler and ductwork in the kneewall were leaky, under-insulated, and not air sealed—while the kneewall itself was also improperly insulated. This combination allowed radiant heat to build up and warm the conditioned air inside the ducts, forcing the HVAC system to work harder, run longer, and create uneven temperatures and uncomfortable rooms throughout the home. We inspect the entire home to identify the root cause of comfort and efficiency issues, then recommend the right solutions based on our findings and the homeowner’s needs. We fix uncomfortable homes!

We are in this homeowner’s crawl space located at Brick, NJ. Normally, we place the Sedona on the floor on a stand, but the circumstances called for the dehumidifier to be hung. Removing moisture from "damp" air in a basement or crawl space can help insulation function more effectively while also helping to prevent mold, wood rot, and metal corrosion. This system will create better indoor air quality and a healthier home!

A homeowner in Belmar, NJ had issues with their front porch being too cold. We found their front porch poorly insulated. Our crew solved the owners issue by dense-packing the exterior walls and porch’s roof. During our inspection we also found large gaps in the framing of the porch windows. Our customer actually got so fed up being cold they inserted fiberglass insulation in between the gaps of the framed windows. By weatherizing or air sealing the porch windows, we will help prevent or eliminate outside air from leaking or seeping into the gaps of the window frames. We use our orange ZypFoam sealant to air seal the gaps and seams of the window frames. Finally, we shave off the excess foam so we never see any of the insulation. This homeowner now has an air sealed or weatherized porch that is properly insulated. Our customer now enjoys a more comfortable and energy efficient house.

During our free home energy audit in Belmar, NJ, we noticed the homeowner's attic was significantly under-insulated. Given the sparse insulation, it's no surprise the homeowner experiences discomfort throughout New Jersey's changing seasons. Our team recommends air sealing, installing TruSoft cellulose insulation in the attic, and using baffles for proper ventilation. We offer various other solutions tailored to each homeowner's needs, all aimed at enhancing comfort and energy efficiency with tangible results.