Before & After Photos

Josh reached out because his home had cold floors, high energy bills, and noticeable drafts, along with uneven temperatures between floors. On top of that, parts of the attic were difficult to access, making it hard to properly treat the problem areas.

When we evaluated the home, we found that air leakage in the attic combined with limited access was preventing the space from being properly sealed and insulated. Our team focused on both performance and accessibility.

We sealed attic air leaks, sealed top plates and chimney-related leakage, and improved insulation coverage to strengthen the thermal boundary. A key part of this project was cutting in three new attic access points, allowing us to fully reach and treat all areas of the attic.

Each access point was properly sealed and insulated to prevent energy loss, because access points are one of the most common sources of air leakage if not handled correctly.

We also addressed airflow from the lower part of the home by insulating and sealing rim joists, helping to stop cold air from entering at the base of the structure.

By improving access and sealing the attic system completely, we were able to eliminate hidden problem areas that were contributing to drafts. Now the home feels more consistent, drafts have been reduced, and overall comfort has improved significantly.

Kylee called Home Environment solutions saying she thinks she has mold in her attic. Russell went out to inspect and found microbial growth in the attic.

Our mold crew went out and first built a containment barrier on top of the pull down stairs scuttle to prevent contamination of remainder of home. Removed all contaminated fiberglass insulation and discarded. Used a surface substrate cleaner for removal of organic contamination where needed. Air scrubber in attic.  HEPA VAC of roofing and rafter framing after dries. 

Kayleigh reached out because her two-story home was experiencing high energy bills, uneven temperatures upstairs, and visible mold in the attic. The attic over both the original home and the addition needed attention to improve comfort and air quality.

Our team started by remediating the visible mold in the attic. We treated and sanitized the affected areas to restore a clean environment and eliminate contamination.

Once the attic was properly remediated, we focused on strengthening the entire attic system. We sealed attic air leaks, sealed top plates and penetrations, reduced heat loss and heat gain, insulated and sealed attic access openings, and upgraded insulation levels throughout both the original structure and the addition. We also dense-packed insulation where needed to ensure consistent coverage.

With the improvements complete, the attic is clean and properly insulated, upstairs temperatures are more stable, and the home operates more efficiently year-round.

At Home Environment Solutions we consider air sealing to be a process that is just as important as the insulation itself.  Air sealing can drastically improve the energy performance of an older home. We can locate ever the smallest of air leaks using are blower door test.   

Michael called the Gutter Shutter by Home Environment Solutions team when he needed new gutters for his Brookline home in Pittsburgh, PA. Our consultant, Russ met with Michael and showed him the benefits of the Gutter Shutter system. Michael was impressed by the warranty. The Gutter Shutter by Home Environment Solutions team showed up and got to work. Donnie and Chris installed the Gutter Shutter system with wide downspouts. They also dug ditches to direct the water away from the house and installed a LawnScape Well.