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While inspecting a homeowner's attic in Manasquan, NJ, we discovered inadequate insulation and a lack of attic baffles for proper ventilation, and the owner wanted to use the attic for storage. To address these issues, we encapsulated the supply ducts with SilverGlo boards to reflect heat, installed attic baffles between the roof rafters for better ventilation, and laid four-inch SilverGlo boards on the attic floor, covering them with plywood or wooden planks for insulation and storage space. Finally, we built wooden retaining walls to contain the TruSoft cellulose insulation we blew in, achieving an R-60 value. The result is a more comfortable and energy-efficient home.

This homeowner in Manasquan, NJ, had a vented crawl space causing cold floors and potential moisture issues. Vented crawl spaces allow outside air to seep in, leading to cold floors and increased moisture. To solve this, we blocked the vents using SilverGlo foam boards and sealed them with either sealant or spray foam. We also sealed the entrance frame and spray-foamed the rim joists to further prevent air leakage. Finally, we encapsulated the walls and floor with a 20-mil thick liner to stop moisture from rising through the floor and prevent outside air from entering the porous cinder block walls. Since the interior wall is not exposed to the outside, additional insulation or a vapor barrier wasn't necessary. Now, the homeowner has a fully encapsulated and sealed crawl space, resulting in a more comfortable and energy-efficient home.

During our complimentary inspection in Brielle, NJ, we discovered inadequate air sealing in the homeowner's attic. We discovered drill holes that allow the conditioned air, which the owner pays for, to escape into the attic. Further investigation revealed visible gaps in the attic's top plates, contributing to air leakage. Upon inspecting the plywood floor, we observed additional gaps. Beneath the attic floor, fiberglass insulation was visible, covered by plywood. Without proper air sealing of the top plates, the homeowner risks higher energy bills due to air leaks into the attic. Fortunately, we offer solutions to address these issues and enhance insulation, including creating a proper storage room. Contact us to properly air-seal the attic, install blow-in TruSoft cellulose insulation to achieve an R-value of R-60, and construct retaining walls with a sealed storage deck. These measures will significantly improve your home's comfort and energy efficiency.

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.

During cold winters, homeowners often struggle with cold floors and drafty rooms. While inspecting a basement in Brielle, NJ, we discovered that the rim joists were poorly insulated. Simply stuffing fiberglass insulation into these cavities does little to stop cold air from seeping into the home. Fiberglass is porous and allows air to pass through when not properly enclosed. To effectively address the issue, we would remove the fiberglass and apply spray foam to the rim joists and any open gaps along the way. This would help seal out cold air, reducing drafts and keeping the first floor warmer.

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.

During our free home inspection in Leonardo, NJ, we discovered several issues affecting both efficiency and safety. The attic had insulation deficiencies, the ducts and trunks were leaking, and the masonry chimney had a code violation—its insulation was too close, failing to maintain the required 2-inch clearance. To resolve this issue, we should relocate the supply duct away from the chimney. This ensures that the trunks are not positioned against the chimney. Additionally, we need to remove any insulation near the chimney to prevent potential hazards and ensure compliance with building codes. Once we box out the chimney to code and seal the leaks, we can properly insulate and encapsulate the ducts and trunks. These improvements will not only meet safety standards but also enhance the home's overall comfort and efficiency.

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.