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Many homes, like this one in Point Pleasant, NJ, have multiple can lights that leak conditioned air into the attic, wasting energy and money. In this attic, we found gaps around the lights and deteriorating insulation that no longer does its job. To fix this, we install airtight, fireproof can light covers (TiteShell), seal them with an air sealant, and then insulate over them with TruSoft cellulose insulation. This seals leaks, improves insulation, and helps make the home more comfortable while lowering energy bills.

During a free home evaluation in Point Pleasant, NJ, we found the attic was not properly air-sealed, allowing costly conditioned air to escape and increasing energy bills. Gaps where the sheetrock meets the wood framing (the top plate), along with openings for wiring and plumbing, can cause air leaks equal to leaving a window open 3–6 inches year-round. This contributes to the homeowner’s discomfort—too hot in summer and too cold in winter. For attics used as storage, we recommend our SuperDeck system, which adds storage space, maintains proper storage conditions, reduces energy loss, and improves overall comfort.

We are inspecting an attic in Fair Haven, NJ that suffers from poor ventilation and inadequate air sealing. The fiberglass insulation is dirty and stuffed into the soffits, preventing proper attic ventilation. Upon pulling back the insulation, we discovered that the top plates are not air-sealed, causing conditioned air from the rooms below to leak into the attic. The dirty insulation often indicates this issue. By adding vent baffles, air sealing the attic floor with ZypFoam sealant, and installing TruSoft cellulose insulation to an R-value of R-60, we can help the homeowner save on energy bills and make their home more comfortable.

In Fair Haven, NJ, a homeowner was dealing with cold rooms, inadequate attic insulation, and a shortage of storage space. After inspection, we found that conditioned air was leaking into the attic, leading to higher energy bills. We fixed this by insulating the adjoining walls using SilverGlo foam boards and sealing them with orange ZypFoam. Additionally, we sealed the attic floor with ZypFoam and created retaining walls to contain TruSoft cellulose insulation. To finish, we installed SilverGlo foam boards in the attic storage area, covered them with wooden planks, screwed the wooden planks to the floor and sealed the seams with ZypFoam. As a result, the homeowner now enjoys a more comfortable and energy-efficient home with attic storage space.

While inspecting an attic in Fair Haven, NJ, we found that the uninsulated pull-down staircase was leaking significant amounts of air, causing energy loss. This air leakage leads to cold, drafty rooms that are hard to heat, increases overall home air leakage, and raises heating and cooling costs. The homeowner wanted additional storage space, so we installed 4-inch SilverGlo insulation boards on the attic floor and added wooden decking over the insulation to improve the floor's energy efficiency. We also sealed and tightened the entrance framing to ensure proper weather stripping. Finally, we installed a 4-inch thick David Lewis Hatch Cover, which is tightly air-sealed, making the home more energy-efficient, less drafty, easier to heat, and helping to lower fuel and electric bills.

A homeowner in Fair Haven, NJ, wanted to convert their attic into usable storage while maintaining insulation performance, improving comfort, and lowering energy bills. We installed our SuperDeck system, providing sturdy storage space while sealing the attic and ductwork. Retaining walls were added to the deck, allowing us to blow in an optimal R-60 value of TruSoft cellulose insulation—boosting comfort, maximizing storage, and reducing energy costs.

A small attic in Fair Haven, NJ may look fine at first glance, but during our free home evaluation we discovered significant issues. The attic was leaky and lacked adequate insulation, allowing conditioned air to escape. The main duct trunks were also leaking, and the connections where the ducts meet the vents were not properly air sealed. In addition, poor ventilation and excess moisture have caused wood deterioration in the attic. The soffits were packed with insulation, blocking natural airflow and increasing the risk of mold and further damage. With no proper air sealing or insulation, this attic is creating uncomfortable indoor temperatures and wasting energy—ultimately driving up utility costs for the homeowner.

This home in Fair Haven, NJ is experiencing higher energy bills due to a poorly insulated porch overhang, lack of attic air sealing, and insufficient insulation. In the attic, we also found an adjacent wall with plastic-wrapped fiberglass that was causing condensation, along with an unsealed “devil’s triangle” above it. The solution is to remove the existing insulation, install rigid foam boards on the adjacent wall, and seal it with foam sealant, then properly air seal and insulate the devil’s triangle with blown-in cellulose. These improvements will prevent conditioned air from escaping into the attic and stop attic air from entering the living space. Completing the attic with full air sealing, blown-in insulation, and properly insulating the porch overhang will improve comfort, reduce air leakage, and lower energy costs.

In Little Silver, NJ, a homeowner was struggling with uncomfortable second-floor rooms. We found that the interior wall between the attached garage and living space had inadequate insulation. This poor insulation allowed conditioned air to escape into the attic, while hot or cold attic air seeped into the home, causing the second floor to become hot in summer and drafty in winter. This is a common issue in homes with attached garages, where homeowners unknowingly end up paying to condition their garage attic. If you’re seeking improved comfort and lower energy bills, contact us today—we can help.

In Little Silver, NJ, this homeowner had insulation gaps in their walls that led to cold rooms in the winter and hot rooms in the summer. We improved the home by reducing air infiltration, increasing thermal performance, and controlling moisture. This helps keep conditioned air inside where it belongs, protected from outside temperatures. By removing sections of siding and drilling small access holes, we were able to dense-pack cellulose insulation into the wall cavities, filling all gaps. Afterward, we sealed the holes and reinstalled the siding so it looks like we were never there. The result is a more comfortable home with lower energy bills.