Before & After Photos

Dave, a returning customer in Saint Clairsville, OH, reached out because his single-story home had cold floors, drafty rooms, and rising energy bills. He wanted to improve comfort while making sure the attic insulation stayed where it belonged, especially around the garage ceiling and front porch areas.

Our team sealed and insulated the attic, tightened up air leaks, and built dam walls to properly separate the attic from the garage ceiling and front porch. This ensured the blown-in cellulose insulation remained contained in the attic while stopping air and heat loss through key leakage points.

Now, Dave’s home is more comfortable, floors are warmer, drafts are reduced, and energy costs are lower. The attic is also better organized and easier to access for storage and maintenance.

Garrett was dealing with several concerns in his Dillonvale home that pointed to a larger home-performance problem. There was a persistent musty odor, visible mold, high energy bills, and concerns about excess moisture in the attic. Mold also needed to be addressed in both the attic and living spaces.

Rather than treating the mold and comfort concerns as unrelated problems, Home Environment Solutions approached the home as a complete system.

The project included mold remediation work in the attic and living areas to address the existing microbial growth. But remediation alone wasn't the entire solution. Reducing the conditions contributing to excess attic moisture was also an important part of the project.

Our team completed comprehensive attic air sealing to reduce unwanted air movement between the conditioned living space and attic. We sealed top plates, addressed additional attic leakage points, and properly air-sealed and insulated the attic access.

These areas matter because air escaping from the home can carry heat and moisture into the attic. By reducing those pathways, we can strengthen the separation between the living space and attic while improving the overall performance of the home.

Once the necessary air sealing was completed, the attic insulation was upgraded to improve the home's thermal boundary and energy efficiency.

This wasn't simply a mold-removal project or an insulation project. The goal was to address the existing mold, reduce moisture in the attic, improve energy efficiency, and create a home that feels more comfortable throughout the year.

With the completed improvements, Garrett's home now has a stronger air and thermal boundary, reduced attic moisture concerns, and improved year-round comfort and energy performance.

It's a great example of why visible attic mold or a musty smell shouldn't always be treated as an isolated problem. Understanding how moisture, airflow, and insulation interact can help address the conditions behind the problem while improving the performance of the entire home.

Mold Remediation (Removal) 

Installed Silverglo insulation in the Attic of this Bloomingdale Ohio Home.  

Lorrie was experiencing two frustrating problems in her Bloomingdale, OH home: high energy bills and indoor temperatures that were difficult to keep consistent.

When a home becomes uncomfortable or expensive to heat and cool, homeowners often assume they need more insulation or a new heating and cooling system. However, sometimes the problem involves smaller, overlooked areas in the attic where conditioned air can escape.

For Lorrie's single-story home, Home Environment Solutions completed targeted attic improvements designed to strengthen the separation between the living space and the attic.

One important area was the attic access. Attic access openings can become weak points in a home's thermal boundary when they aren't properly sealed and insulated. Even if the surrounding attic has adequate insulation, an untreated access opening can allow conditioned air to escape.

Our team also addressed the top plates, where interior walls meet the attic. These areas can contain hidden gaps that allow air to move between the living space and attic. Sealing these openings helps reduce unwanted airflow and improve the home's overall efficiency.

During the winter, warm indoor air can escape through openings in the ceiling and into the attic. During the summer, attic heat and air leakage can contribute to uncomfortable indoor conditions. Both situations can make it harder for the heating and cooling system to maintain desired temperature.

Lorrie's project demonstrates that improving home performance isn't always about replacing all the insulation. Sometimes, identifying and correcting specific weaknesses can be an important part of making a home more comfortable and efficient.