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

This homeowner’s attic in Eatontown, NJ was in poor condition, with deteriorating insulation, inadequate insulation, rising energy bills, and uncomfortable rooms with fluctuating temperatures. We air sealed the attic, improved ventilation, and upgraded the insulation to an optimal R-60 level. We also installed retaining walls and proper wood flooring to create a clean, organized space that allows safe and easy access for future maintenance. The result is a more comfortable home, lower energy costs, and an attic that is properly insulated, ventilated, and air sealed.

During a free home energy evaluation in Eatontown, NJ, we found this attic was under-insulated and lacked proper air sealing, reducing the home's comfort and energy efficiency. We air sealed the attic, installed blown-in cellulose insulation to the recommended R-60 level, and built a durable storage deck with retaining walls and a catwalk for safe access to the mechanical equipment. The homeowner now enjoys a more comfortable, energy-efficient home, lower heating and cooling costs and convenient attic storage without compromising the performance of the new insulation.

Leaky ducts and poor insulation left this Tinton Falls, NJ, home uncomfortably cold in winter and unbearably warm in summer. We addressed this by encapsulating the ducts with SilverGlo foam boards. Any remaining gaps and leaks were sealed with orange ZypFoam sealant, effectively eliminating air leaks. The newly insulated ducts now efficiently carry conditioned air at the proper temperature. This prevents energy loss to the unconditioned attic and reduces exposure to extreme temperature fluctuations. Finally, we installed TruSoft cellulose insulation to an optimal R-60 value and ensured proper attic ventilation with baffle vents. The result is a more comfortable, energy-efficient home. The heating and cooling systems no longer have to work overtime.

Before:

This image shows our customer’s crawl space exposed dirt floor and the lack of proper insulation. The homeowner stored some old paint cans in the crawl space with open bags of concrete mix and a few other miscellaneous items. With excessive heat in the summers, these exposed paint cans have created hazardous fumes or chemicals. We also have exposed earth in the crawl space which emits radiant gasses.

After:

To complete this crawl space we used our CleanSpace Encapsulation System with our TerraBlock Floor Insulation and our SilverGlo Board Insulation. The CleanSpace Encapsulation System now eliminates any radon gasses from emitting from the exposed earth which is now covered with the CleanSpace liner. Our CleanSpace liner is 20 mil which provides a durable protective layer to the crawl space. Using our Orange ZypFoam we sealed the seams or any gaps of the SilverGlo Board Insulation. The SilverGlo board insulation are fastened to the foundaional walls to help radiate heat back to the source.

A homeowner in Leonardo, NJ, was dealing with moisture, high humidity, and outside air entering through the crawl space, creating an unhealthy and uncomfortable environment. We fully encapsulated the crawl space with a durable vapor barrier and insulated the foundation walls. We also spray foamed the rim joists to reduce air leakage and help control moisture, creating a cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable home.