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

Before pictures shows an attic in Neptune, NJ with some scattered plywood used for storage and no insulation.

The after picture shows several key items:#1 a properly installed insulated storage deck with insulation retaining dams, #2 approx 17" R-60+ cellulose insulation installed after attic plane air sealing and #3 A range vent hood terminated to the exterior. This home is much more comfortable and energy efficient. 

This customer in Neptune, NJ recently decided to undergo total interior renovations, this included calling Dr. Energy Saver for insulation solutions. Through educating the customer on cellulose, he was able to make an informed decision on how to effectively insulate his home. Since the wall frames were already exposed, it made it easy for us to access the framing rather than having to cut holes in the sheetrock. To keep the cellulose in place and to ensure that it is densely packed, we covered the framing system in a thin netting. This allowed the cellulose to remain in place until the interior wall renovations are completed, then sheetrock will be placed over the frame and cellulose.

In Neptune, NJ, a homeowner experienced uncomfortable temperature fluctuations in their home. During our free home evaluation, we discovered inadequate insulation in the attic. Further inspection revealed the attic floor lacked air sealing. Our team promptly addressed these issues by air sealing the attic, installing baffle vents for proper ventilation, and adding TruSoft cellulose insulation to achieve optimal R-60 levels. As a result, the homeowner now enjoys a more comfortable environment with stable temperatures and reduced energy bills.

In Neptune, NJ, a homeowner struggled with second-floor rooms that were too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. During our free home evaluation, we found poorly insulated kneewalls that let cold air leak in during winter and allowed radiant heat to enter in summer. This left the rooms uncomfortable and the storage space unusable. To solve the problem, we built a Super Kneewall by installing SilverGlo foam boards between the attic joist bays, sealing air leaks and preventing cold floors. We then added SilverGlo foam boards under the rafters with a radiant barrier that reflects heat away in summer and holds warmth in during winter. The result was proper insulation, consistent comfort, improved energy efficiency, and usable storage space.

Cold floors, drafts, and moisture problems were impacting comfort and indoor air quality in this Neptune, NJ home. Our inspection revealed an open crawl space without a vapor barrier, allowing ground moisture to rise and saturate the cardboard on the floor, leading to mold growth. We installed a sealed vapor barrier, added rigid foam boards to the crawl space walls, and spray-foamed the seams, sill plates, and rim joists to block moisture and air leakage. With the crawl space now properly insulated and encapsulated, the homeowner is enjoying improved comfort and a healthier indoor environment.