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In Leonardo, NJ, this kneewall is allowing heat and air leakage to impact the second-floor rooms, making them too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. During summer, radiant heat from the roofline heats the kneewall space and rooms, while in winter, cold air infiltrates and conditioned air or heat escapes. By installing rigid foam boards along the roofline and wall, blocking the rafter bays, and dense-packing the roof slopes with cellulose insulation, we can create a continuous thermal and air barrier. This helps keep conditioned air inside the living space while preventing outdoor temperatures from affecting the home's comfort and efficiency.

The clergy of First Assembly of God Church in Shrewbury reached out to Dr. Energy Saver to help solve their comfort issues above their rectory. Dr. Energy found their ducts were not getting the air to the conditioned space because of all of the air leakage in the ducts. They felt the ducts were blowing in hot air instead of the conditioned air that is supposed to come in. By encapsulating the ducts with 2" polyisocyanurate foam board and sealing it them with closed cell spray foam Dr. Energy completely maximized the efficiency of the duct system. Maximizing the efficiency of the duct system ensures that no air will escape and all will reach the conditioned space keeping the occupants comfortable.

In Shrewsbury, NJ, we found an attached garage with insufficient insulation. This is causing conditioned air to leak into the attic during winter and allowing hot air to infiltrate the rooms during summer. These issues result in higher energy costs and discomfort. To address these issues, we will install SilverGlo rigid foam boards on adjoining walls, draft block floor joists with SilverGlo sealed using ZypFoam, air seal the attic floor with ZypFoam, and add TruSoft cellulose insulation with wooden retaining walls. This comprehensive approach significantly reduces energy loss and enhances home comfort.

We discovered why a homeowner in Shrewsbury, NJ, struggled with cold floors and an uncomfortable home. The vented crawl space and exposed rim joists were allowing cold air to infiltrate, creating chilly floors and uneven temperatures in the rooms above. This setup also risked moisture and humidity buildup, potentially leading to mold growth. Although the crawl space had a proper vapor barrier, the vents remained unblocked, and the rim joists were unprotected. To fix this, we installed foam blocks to cover the vents and insulated the rim joists, sealing everything with foam sealant. Finally, we used spray foam to close any remaining gaps letting in outside air. Now, the homeowner enjoys a warmer, more energy-efficient home.

During a basement inspection in Manasquan, NJ, we found poorly insulated rim joists allowing outside air to seep in. This led to cold floors, drafty rooms, a chilly basement, potential summer condensation, and higher energy bills. Our solution is to apply spray foam to the rim joists and sill plate, sealing air leaks and insulating critical areas to prevent outdoor air infiltration. This ensures a properly insulated home that stays more comfortable and energy efficient year-round.