Insulation Services Before & After Photos

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.

Before:

When exploring the attic of this house in Ocean Gate, NJ, we found the bathroom exhaust fan improperly ventilated.

After:

After removing all the old insulation and sealing the seams in the attic with Orange ZypFoam, we properly connected a back draft damper with insulated duct work to an exterior hood.  Finally, we add our state of the art insulation True-Soft, a Cellulose material which is environmentally safe and helps insulate your house at a more proficient rate of 40% over fiberglass insulation.

By eliminating unwanted moisture into the attic, we have prevented the attic from mold and roof rot.