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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.

This home in Lincroft, NJ struggled to keep warm air inside during the winter and cool air inside during the summer, especially on the second floor. Conditioned air was leaking through the stairwells, walls, and ceiling into the attic, forcing the homeowner to pay to condition the attic instead of the living space. By air sealing the attic, draft blocking the deck floor, installing rigid foam boards with a radiant barrier where needed, adding wooden retaining walls, and blowing in TruSoft cellulose insulation to achieve an optimal R-60 value, we significantly improved comfort and reduced energy waste throughout the home.

This Customer in Middletown, NJ couldn't figure out why there was so much dust in their house!  After calling both an HVAC/R repair company and then a duct cleaning service, they figured their problems would be solved.  But they were wrong!  Neither of those companies found this simple problem...  A WIDE OPEN return duct in the attic!  Just pulling in dust from all the nasty things in the attic including the fiberglass insulation and forcing it through the HVAC/R system!  This will require the installation of a new duct opening and a return grill in the ceiling in the conditioned space below.

We are looking at a completed crawl space in Middletown Township, NJ. First, our team spray-foamed the rim joists and fastened our SilverGlo insulation panels to the exterior walls. Next, we installed TerraBlock foam insulation across the crawl space floor by fastening it to the ground using spikes. Finally, the heavy duty, 20 mil thick CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation liner is installed permanently across the floor. Also, our team of experts will go around and use our orange ZypFoam sealant to seal all the seams that need to be sealed. This homeowner now has a crawl space that is properly encapsulated and insulated.

A homeowner in Middletown Township, NJ had a house that was uncomfortably cold, drafty, hot and stuffy. The owner also wanted us to look in their unfinished basement and complete the basement insulation. Our team inspected the owner’s house and found the attic poorly insulated with leaky ducts. Looking in the basement we found fiberglass insulation that did not fully insulate the basement. In the attic we spray foamed the rim joists and any leaky ducts. Also our team used our SilverGlo insulation boards to encapsulate the metal ductwork. Using our orange ZypFoam sealant we properly air sealed the attic from any gaps or holes. Next we built catwalk dams to contain our blown-in TruSoft Cellulose insulation. After blowing-in our TruSoft Cellulose insulation we began to seal the seams of the catwalk dams with our ZypFoam sealant. Moving to the basement our team used spray foam on the rim joists to block unwanted air from leaking in. Next we installed our patented “Basement to Beautiful Panels” to the exterior walls. We used wall cap moldings or spray foam to the open tops of the block walls or concrete walls. Once the Basement Beautiful Panels are installed the owner can now finish the basement by installing sheetrock over the Basement to Beautiful Panels. Our customer now enjoys a comfortable and efficient home. The homeowner also has a basement that will be as comfortable as the rest of the house.

This homeowner in Middletown Township, NJ had some cold drafty rooms and cold floors on their first floor. When we inspected the owner’s basement we found no insulation on the concrete walls and the rim joists were not insulated. To insulate the basement we installed our Basement to Beautiful insulation panels to the concrete walls. Though the job is not done, we first have to insulate the rim joists in the basement. By spray foaming the rim joists we create a thermal barrier in the house or basement. This thermal barrier seals the rim joists so unwanted air does not leak into the house. Insulating the rim joist is extremely important; if this step is skipped we will still have air seeping into the basement and causing cold floors or cold drafty rooms above. Our customer now has a more comfortable house, lower fuel and electric bills.

There is nothing worse than feeling uncomfortable in your own home. With an R-Value of only R-19 of exposed fiberglass insulation this homeowner in Middletown Township, NJ needed our help. This owner’s attic was poorly insulated and ventilated. Looking at the fiberglass insulation we can see stained droplets that are caused by condensation and moisture. The nails on the roof sheathing will start to rust and moisture droplets will drip staining the fiberglass insulation. This could cause dry rot and/or mold. Our team of expert’s air sealed the attic with our orange ZypFoam sealant, created retaining walls and removed the fiberglass insulation that blocked the baffle vents. Finally, we blew-in our TruSoft cellulose insulation to the proper R-Value of R-60. This homeowner now has a much more comfortable house and an energy efficient home!

The finished basement in Middletown Township, NJ, had insufficient air sealing around the rim joists, resulting in the infiltration of cold outside air. This led to drafts, cold floors, and increased energy bills. To remedy this, our team began by removing the fiberglass insulation packed into the joist bays of the rim joists. Following this, we applied spray foam to seal off potential air leaks where the walls and ceilings meet the rim joists. This thorough process ensures a snug, comfortable, and energy-efficient home by preventing unwanted air infiltration.