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Many homeowners, like this one in Brielle, NJ, have can lights that often leak conditioned air into the attic, wasting energy and causing discomfort. Pulling back the insulation reveals air leaking through the can lights. The orange circles show dirt left behind in the fiberglass insulation, indicating that conditioned air continues to escape into the attic through the can lights and porous insulation. Our solution is to install a TiteShell can light cover and seal it with spray foam, preventing air leaks and improving both comfort and energy efficiency.

During a free home evaluation in Brielle, NJ, we discovered that the homeowner's attic was leaking conditioned air through drill holes for wires, pipes, and gas lines, as well as through gaps in the top plates of the attic floor. We often find that attics aren’t properly air-sealed, which is surprising given that a typical home can lose 25-30% of its conditioned air through such leaks. Before adding insulation, it’s essential to air-seal the attic’s top plates, holes, and gaps to prevent this air leakage.

While inspecting a homeowner’s attic in Leonardo, NJ, we discovered several uninsulated areas, which contributed to the homeowner’s discomfort. We also found that the attic was not properly air-sealed, with quarter-inch or larger gaps along the top plates (highlighted in green) allowing conditioned air to escape. This homeowner faces not only discomfort but also higher energy bills due to this energy loss. Our goal is to help homeowners lower energy costs, increase comfort, and improve indoor air quality.

Looking in this homeowner’s attic in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ we can see dirt building up in the fiberglass insulation. When fiberglass insulation is exposed it does next to nothing to insulate. As unwanted air circulates around the attic, that unwanted air will pass through the fiberglass insulation. Fiberglass insulation is a porous material and also can absorb moisture, possibly contaminating the insulation with mold or unwanted unhealthy air in your attic. When we find dirty insulation it is a sign of an attic that has not been properly insulated and air sealed. After air sealing the attic properly, we can then blow in our TruSoft cellulose insulation. With fresh new insulation and an air sealed attic, this homeowner can now enjoy a more comfortable and energy efficient home.

In Point Pleasant Beach, NJ we have a homeowner who wanted to create their garage space into a conditioned work space. The owner’s attached garage was too cold in the winter and needed to be insulated. Using our orange ZypFoam sealant we air sealed the attic and used our TruSoft cellulose insulation to insulate the rest of the attic floor. After finishing insulating the attic garage we dense-packed the garage walls with our TruSoft insulation. Dense-packing requires drilling holes into the cavity walls and using our hose to blow in the insulation. After the cavity wall is filled with insulation we finish by plugging each hole with foam and use one coat of spackle to seal the plug. This garage is now more comfortable and ready for the homeowner to use the garage as a working space.

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.

In Shrewsbury, NJ, we encountered an attic entrance that had been poorly insulated, allowing conditioned air to escape and unconditioned air to seep in. After properly insulating the attic, we installed SilverGlo foam boards on the entrance door to stop air leaks and improve energy efficiency. Without this step, the homeowner would likely face higher energy bills and decreased comfort. By simply insulating the back of the door with SilverGlo foam boards and applying weather stripping, we effectively sealed the door and eliminated any leaks.

During our free home evaluation in Shrewsbury, NJ, we discovered leaking ductwork allowing conditioned air to escape into the crawl space. This issue was driving up the homeowner's energy bills. Upon inspection, we noticed the ducts had been sealed with blue painter's tape—an ineffective solution that simply doesn’t work. Additionally, the crawl space lacked proper insulation, which is crucial for effectively insulating the floors or house. Our team specializes in making homes more comfortable and energy-efficient, addressing issues like these with lasting solutions.