Job Stories

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.

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.

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.

During the winter we have some cold temperatures in the Northeast. A homeowner in Neptune City, NJ had contacted us about some cold rooms and frost in their attic. After inspecting the attic our team found plenty of moisture that was causing condensation to freeze or frost over. We have evidence of condensation on our customers tempered glass that was being stored in the attic. Looking at the roof we can see the nails are even frosting over.  When frost forms on the roof sheathing or wood it potentially can cause roof delamination, dry rot, mold and ice damming. These can all be causes of moisture build up in the attic. We can help eliminate or limit moisture build up by air sealing and insulating the attic.

This new home in Neptune City, NJ had comfort and energy issues. Even new homes have issues and this owner needed our help to make their home more comfortable. Each state and municipality has varying regulations on how homes are built. With comfort issues on the second floor our team inspected the attic only to find no one air sealed the attic. Our team pulled up the insulation and used orange ZypFoam sealant to air seal all the gaps and holes in the attic floor. This attic is now properly air sealed and ready for TruSoft cellulose insulation to be blown-in. This homeowner now has a properly air sealed attic and a more comfortable and energy efficient home.

Our team inspected a homeowner’s attic in Neptune Township, NJ. We found signs of moisture build up or condensation on the roof sheathing and attic floor. When an attic is not properly vented we can have moisture or condensation form on the roof sheathing. This moisture or condensation can cause rusty nails and moisture droplets to fall down onto the attic floor. Looking down onto the attic floor we found moisture droplets that stained the fiberglass insulation. Even looking at the attic decking we have evidence of droplets of water staining the floors. The roof sheathing is deteriorating as we can see pieces of wood in the fiberglass insulation. There is also evidence of the roof sheathing starting to delaminate. With this moisture build up it can also cause mold and dry rot. This is why our customers contact us for our help. At Dave Hoh’s Home Comfort & Energy Experts we make homes more comfortable and energy efficient.