Dave Hoh's Home Comfort & Energy Experts Before & After Photos

With the winter coming up, these customers wanted to make sure their home keeps them warm and their bills down. They called Dr. Energy Saver and our energy auditor quickly diagnosed that a large part of their homes problem was the whole house was leaking a large amount of air to the attic constantly! By air sealing the whole area, we were able to stop the loss of air into the attic from inside the home. The fan was covered with a custom foam board hatch cover and sealed with spray foam so that no air can pass through the area. Paired with a new layer of insulation, this solution left these homeowners going into the winter with confidence!

This skylight was letting too much air leak into this customer's home! As you can see in the first picture the fiberglass insulation is all dirty and hanging off of the vertical framing. All that stands between the inside of the house and the attic is that thin piece of sheet rock, which is not stopping the movement of air at all. To solve this issue, Dr. Energy Saver used spray foam to cover the entire skylight. Because it is an expanding foam that stops the movement of air, spraying it around the entire skylight completely seals it from the attic!

In Colts Neck, NJ, a homeowner with an attached garage faces insulation issues in the garage attic. Upon inspection, it's evident that the insulation on the exposed interior walls isn't up to par. It fails to block warm air during summer and allows conditioned air to escape in winter, ultimately causing discomfort for the homeowner. To remedy this, we installed SilverGlo rigid foam boards on the exposed interior wall and air sealed any gaps or holes with spray foam. This solution ensures that heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter is effectively stopped, resulting in a more comfortable and energy-efficient home.

This homeowner in Colts Neck, NJ, had an attic with insufficient insulation, resulting in ineffective temperature control and higher energy bills. The existing fiberglass insulation was below the proper R-value and provided minimal insulation. Additionally, one of the trunk lines in the duct system had poor insulation, was not connected properly, and was leaking conditioned air into the attic. To address these issues, we first sealed the attic with ZypFoam sealant to create a thermal barrier and prevent air leakage, a crucial step before adding insulation to ensure maximum efficiency. We then replaced the trunk line with a properly insulated and correctly connected one, sealing the seams to eliminate leakage. Wooden retaining walls were installed to contain the new insulation. Finally, we blew in TruSoft cellulose insulation to an optimal R-60 level. TruSoft is fire-resistant, mold-resistant, and pest-resistant, providing long-lasting protection. The result is a more comfortable and energy-efficient home for the homeowner.

After inspecting the homeowner’s attic, we identified leaky ducts and an attic that hadn’t been air-sealed. A light lift for the chandelier was also present, which we carefully sealed to eliminate leaks while boxing out the electrical components to meet code. We then encapsulated the ducts, removed the old fiberglass insulation, and air-sealed the attic’s top plates. This air sealing prevents conditioned air—air the homeowner pays for—from escaping into the unconditioned attic space. Once the sealing work was complete, we blew in TruSoft cellulose insulation to reach the optimal R-60. With the attic now properly insulated, the home is more comfortable and energy-efficient.