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

The before picture shows an attic knee wall in Neptune, NJ. This is typical in Bi-level homes.  The original insulation provided no effective insulating value and no air sealing, allowing air to move through the assembly. This caused very cold and hot walls in the conditioned space adjacent. The after picture shows the same walls sheathed with 2" R-13 foam board, with all the seams sealed airtight. The result is approx R-21 performance and now the walls are not cold and hot.

Before pictures shows an attic in Neptune, NJ with some scattered plywood used for storage and no insulation.

The after picture shows several key items:#1 a properly installed insulated storage deck with insulation retaining dams, #2 approx 17" R-60+ cellulose insulation installed after attic plane air sealing and #3 A range vent hood terminated to the exterior. This home is much more comfortable and energy efficient. 

This customer in Neptune, NJ recently decided to undergo total interior renovations, this included calling Dr. Energy Saver for insulation solutions. Through educating the customer on cellulose, he was able to make an informed decision on how to effectively insulate his home. Since the wall frames were already exposed, it made it easy for us to access the framing rather than having to cut holes in the sheetrock. To keep the cellulose in place and to ensure that it is densely packed, we covered the framing system in a thin netting. This allowed the cellulose to remain in place until the interior wall renovations are completed, then sheetrock will be placed over the frame and cellulose.

At the Church on the Hill in Ocean Township, NJ, we showcased our proficiency in applying building science. We removed the original and contaminated fiberglass insulation in the upper rooms' drop-down ceilings. Following this, we meticulously fitted protective liners to the wood frames before introducing TruSoft cellulose insulation through a blow-in process. This upgrade not only enhances insulation but also offers fire resistance and efficient moisture management without compromising its insulating ability. It underscores our dedication to implementing improved building solutions for larger projects.

This is a typical attic in a 1970's age home in Neptune, NJ. The before picture shows the 2x6x16 ceiling rafters with 3" fiberglass insulation batts between rafters. The AFTER pictures shows the same area, picture taken from a storage deck, but shows approx 17" of cellulose insulation installed. 

The original insulation at 3" with numerous gaps, voids and depressions was functioning at approx R-5 as rated by the Building Performance Institute. The installed cellulose functions at an effective R-60+, which is considered optimum in this climate. 

Call us and find out all the benefits of Cellulose insulation.