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During a free home evaluation in Farmingdale, NJ, we inspected this homeowner’s attic and immediately found the insulation to be deteriorated and nearly nonexistent. However, adding insulation alone wouldn’t solve the problem—proper air sealing was needed to close off cracks, gaps, and penetrations throughout the attic. By also improving attic ventilation and properly venting the bathroom exhaust fan, moisture can safely dissipate, helping create a healthier attic environment and slow down potential dry rot. In its current condition, the home struggles to retain heat in the winter, as warm air rises and escapes into the attic, leading to higher energy bills. Our team would fully air seal the attic, address any leaky ducts, vents, and recessed lights, ensure proper ventilation, and install blown-in cellulose insulation up to an optimal R-60 value. Don’t wait like this homeowner—schedule your free evaluation today and make your home more comfortable and efficient.

In Colts Neck, NJ, a homeowner’s attic lacked proper air sealing, allowing cooled air to escape into the attic during the summer. On top of that, the insulation was inadequate and failed to keep conditioned air in the living spaces. As a result, the home was less comfortable and energy bills were higher. Humidity and condensation were also a concern—rusty roof nails showed signs of water droplets forming and dripping onto the attic floor, leaving stain marks on the plywood. By taking care of these issues, you can enjoy a cooler, more efficient, and healthier home this summer.

In Colts Neck, NJ, a homeowner was struggling with cold floors on the first level. During our free home evaluation, we discovered that a previous contractor had encapsulated the crawl space and insulated the walls with foam boards—but they never insulated the rim joists. As a result, cold outside air was still infiltrating through the unsealed rim joists, cooling the floors above. We also found a heating duct leaking significant amounts of warm air into the crawl space, causing moisture buildup and mold growth on the wood. While our inspections are always free to homeowners, it’s our deep understanding of home performance that sets us apart. At Dave Hoh’s Home Comfort & Energy Experts, we’re committed to finding and fixing the real causes behind comfort issues, energy efficiency problems, and indoor air quality concerns—so homeowners experience lasting comfort and peace of mind.

Our free home evaluation in Colts Neck, NJ uncovered multiple air leaks throughout the home, from the basement all the way to the attic. In the basement, we found leaky ductwork and unsealed rim joists. In the attic, after pulling back the insulation, it became clear the space had never been properly air sealed, and the ductwork there was leaking as well. Inadequate insulation and poor attic ventilation were contributing to the homeowners’ uncomfortable indoor conditions. Even from the exterior, we identified issues at the overhang/porch ceiling, where outside air was infiltrating the home and affecting second-floor comfort. That’s why we offer free home evaluations and take a whole-home approach. We create a continuous “blanket” over your home to keep the conditioned air you pay for where it belongs. This helps prevent energy loss and stops contaminated air, dust, and fiberglass particulates from entering your living space. We help diagnose the root causes of comfort issues and provide long-term solutions that make a lasting difference.

During the summer in Colts Neck, NJ, attic temperatures can reach 140–160 degrees, causing metal ducts and trunk lines to heat up from the intense radiant heat. As cool air travels through these hot attic spaces, it can quickly warm up before reaching the living areas of the home. Leaky ducts and loose connections can make the problem even worse by allowing conditioned air to escape, forcing the AC system to run longer and work harder. Combined with inadequate insulation and poor attic air sealing, this can lead to higher energy bills, uneven temperatures, and an uncomfortable home all summer long. If your energy bills were too high last summer, your AC constantly ran, or your home never felt comfortable, give us a call today for a free home evaluation. We fix uncomfortable homes.

This homeowner in Middletown, NJ had cold floors above their crawlspace and basement. We simply resolved the owner’s cold floors by spray foaming the rim joists. By spray foaming the rim joists, we are preventing cold air from seeping into the floors above. The owners floors are warmer and the homeowner will enjoy a much more comfortable and energy efficient home.

A homeowner in Lincroft, NJ has a home that was built in 1952 with old fiberglass insulation. When inspecting further into the attic our team found gaps and holes between the floor and framing of the attic. These gaps and holes create unwanted air from leaking or seeping in and out of the attic. The old fiberglass insulation builds up dirt in the fiberglass and never insulates or does next to nothing to insulate the attic. When dirt builds up into the fiberglass insulation it circulates into the attic and throughout the house. Also the poorly insulated attic Kneewalls are causing the adjoining rooms to become cold and drafty. Our solution for this customer was to remove the old fiberglass insulation. After the removal of the fiberglass insulation, we used our orange ZypFoam sealant to seal the gaps and holes of the attic floor. By air sealing the attic we have eliminated the cold and drafty rooms below. Next our team works on spray foaming the rim joists to eliminate unwanted air from leaking or seeping into and out of the attic. We have to address the attics Kneewall and staircase that joins the connecting room. The Kneewall and staircase is poorly insulated which causes more cold drafty rooms. Without the proper insulation these rooms will leak unwanted cool air or hot air making them uncomfortable. Our team installs our SilverGlo insulation panels onto the Kneewall and around the staircase walls in the attic. Graphite is infused into our SilverGlo foam insulation panels that bump up the insulation value by 24% over the standard EPS foam. Next our crew uses our orange ZypFoam sealant to seal the seams of the gaps of the SilverGlo Insulation panels. Finally our team blows-in our TruSoft Cellulose insulation (has an R-Value of R60) into the joist bays to complete the attics insulation. This attic is now properly insulated and air sealed. These images are all after the completion of air sealing the attic and insulating the Kneewall. Our TruSoft Cellulose insulation is not shown in these pictures just to show our customers what's involved in air sealing the attic and insulating the Kneewall. Our customer now enjoys a less drafty house, a more comfortable home, rooms easier to heat, lower fuel and electric bills.

A homeowner in Lincroft, NJ, recently had us conduct an energy audit. During the inspection, we discovered exposed, porous walls and poorly insulated crawl vents in the crawl space, which allowed outside air and moisture to enter. To address this, we'll install SilverGlo foam boards along the interior of the exterior walls, also using them to block the vents. We will then apply spray foam to seal any remaining gaps and ensure the rim joists are fully sealed. These measures will make the home more comfortable and energy efficient.

Bay windows, like this one in Lincroft, NJ, can lead to cold window sills and drafts due to a convective loop. In this case, poor insulation beneath the bay window allows cold air to circulate, letting heat escape and making the room uncomfortable. As a result, homeowners face higher energy bills. Properly insulating the base of the bay window helps improve comfort and reduce energy costs.

This vented crawl space in Lincroft, NJ needs attention because it allows unwanted outside air into the home, causing discomfort. During winter, cold air seeps through the vents, chilling floors and making rooms above uncomfortable. In summer, hot air enters, leading to stuffy rooms and potential mold growth from moisture buildup in the crawl space. Replacing the old, rusted metal crawl space hatch with a durable, non-rusting material that is properly insulated and sealed can address these issues. Our solutions improve home insulation and energy efficiency, reducing utility bills while ensuring year-round comfort for homeowners.