Dave Hoh's Home Comfort & Energy Experts Before & After Photos

In Brick, NJ, a homeowner was struggling with discomfort in their home and sought a solution to improve both comfort and attic storage. They wanted a clean, organized attic space free from dust and the risk of deterioration for stored items. Our solution was to install a SuperDeck system, which provides both proper insulation and functional storage. We began by adding 4 inches of SilverGlo insulation boards to the attic floor and sealing the space to maximize energy efficiency. Next, we installed wooden decking over the SilverGlo, creating a durable, insulated storage platform. To further enhance the home's efficiency, we sealed the ducts and applied TruSoft cellulose insulation in non-decked areas. The result is a more comfortable, energy-efficient home with a properly insulated and practical attic storage solution.

Leaky, uninsulated ducts in a Brick, NJ attic were causing year-round discomfort and driving up energy bills. The leaks allowed conditioned air to escape through the supply ducts and pulled dirty attic air into the return ducts, reducing indoor air quality. Poorly insulated ducts were causing conditioned air to lose its temperature due to seasonal fluctuations in the attic. To fix these issues, we sealed the ducts with mastic tape, insulated them with SilverGlo foam boards secured with ZypFoam sealant, and air-sealed the attic floor. Finally, we added the optimal R-60 value of insulation for improved comfort and energy efficiency throughout the home.

During a complimentary home evaluation in Brick, NJ, we identified insufficient attic insulation and significant air leakage. Without sealing the attic floor first, conditioned air would continue escaping through cracks, gaps, light fixtures, and top plates—resulting in wasted energy and decreased home comfort. Evidence of dirt on the old insulation confirmed air leakage from the living space into the unconditioned attic. To address these issues, we meticulously air-sealed the attic, installed can light covers, incorporated baffles for optimal ventilation, and applied R-60 TruSoft cellulose insulation. This comprehensive approach enhances comfort levels and reduces energy costs effectively.

In Brick, NJ, a homeowner faced issues with cold floors, drafty rooms, discomfort, and higher energy bills due to outside air leaking through the basement rim joists. By spray foaming the rim joists and sill plate, we effectively sealed these leaks, preventing outside air from infiltrating the house. Now, with properly insulated rim joists, the homeowner enjoys a warmer, draft-free, and more comfortable home, while also benefiting from improved energy efficiency.

This attic kneewall was allowing large amounts of air to pour into the home from this garage attic. The thin yellow fiberglass hanging from the wall is not air sealing the inside of the home or providing an effective insulation barrier. Sheathing the wall with 2" polyisocyanurate reflective foam board will both air seal and create a proper insulation barrier between the garage and the house by covering the fiberglass on the wall, allowing the fiberglass to now function like the manufacturer intended. Cellulose insulation also pictured on the attic flat to insulate the attic flat properly.