Before & After Photos

Here in Holmdel, NJ, we removed the old fiberglass insulation because fiberglass does not stop the air flow, and does next to nothing to air seal and insulate. The floor of the upper level, the ceiling of the lower level and kneewall are all cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Installing our SilverGlo foam insulation onto the attic walls increases the R-value by 24% compared to regular EPS foam. Our SilverGlo also acts as a radiant barrier on both sides to reflect heat out of the summer and house heat back in during the winter. We also sealed the seams of our SilverGlo foam insulation with orange ZypFoam sealant to ensure the best protection from hot or cold air and unwanted moisture.

The before image shows old fiberglass insulation and unwanted air being ventilated through the insulation by leaving dirt or dust particles onto the insulation. The older fiberglass insulation does nothing to stop cold and hot air from penetrating the rooms below or next to the kneewall.

The after image shows the completed SilverGlo foam insulation installed onto the kneewall. The image is still in the process of installing the Blown-in TruSoft Cellulose insulation. We can also see we used the orange ZypFoam sealant to seal the seams.

Our customer in Holmdel, NJ contacted us to help solve comfort issues in their hot home. The homeowner purchased their home during the cooler months and realized that the air conditioning did not adequately cool the home in the summer months. The first thing they did was upgrade their AC system to newer high efficiency equipment (with a local HVAC contractor). That did not make any difference!

Upon our evaluation we discovered dilapidated insulation with little to no insulating value as well as an original air duct system in the attic with significant air leaks, crushed ducts and a poor insulation.

Before pictures show old ineffective fiberglass, ductwork and an attic in overall poor shape. The after pictures show a fully mastic sealed and encapsulated duct system, full access to HVAC and R-60 TruSoft cellulose insulation. These upgrades design to last the life of the home.

A homeowner in Holmdel, NJ was struggling with high energy bills and uncomfortable rooms due to leaky ducts can lights, and poor insulation. Our team carefully sealed cracks, gaps, top plates, and pipe and wire penetrations throughout the attic. We then encapsulated the ducts with SilverGlo foam boards, which feature a radiant barrier to reflect the roof’s heat and prevent warm air from entering the ducts. After sealing the remaining duct connections with foam sealant, we built wooden retaining walls to create a safe catwalk for mechanical access. Finally, we added TruSoft cellulose insulation to reach an optimal R-60 level. The result: lower energy bills, improved comfort, and a properly insulated home.

We’re inspecting an attic in Holmdel, NJ that has insufficient insulation and no vent baffles, which prevents proper airflow and can lead to moisture buildup, condensation, and even mold along the roofline. When fiberglass insulation is stuffed near the soffits, it blocks the attic from breathing. To fix this, we first air seal the attic and any leaky ducts, then install vent baffles to ensure proper ventilation, and finally blow in TruSoft cellulose insulation to reach the optimal R-60 level. Now, this home has a well-ventilated attic, no air leaks, and the right amount of insulation to stay comfortable while reducing energy costs.

The before photo shows a typical crawl space that meets local building code. However if left as is, this would create moisture, mold, rot and indoor air quality problems.  The crawl is vented and has a 6 mil plastic liner, as per local code. The problem is that warm air moves moves toward colder air. Warm summer air moves through the vents into nice cool crawl space. As the warm air cools, the relative humidity rises 2.2% for every degree it cools. The result is high levels of moisture, on all surfaces, condensation on wood framing, fiberglass insulation and actual pooling on top of the plastic liner.  Water below a house is bad!   You can see where all the summer time puddles evaporated on top of the liner. That moisture went directly into the living space. In winter conditions the air blows right through open vents freezing floors above.

The AFTER picture shows our patented Clean Space crawl encapsulation system and properly insulated crawl space walls. The result is a dry, clean,warm crawl space year round. Reducing energy consumption, improving indoor air quality and protecting the house...