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You wouldn't leave a window open on a cold night during winter with the furnace going full tilt. That's exactly what you're doing if you haven't air sealed your home! Many homeowners are unaware that it's not uncommon for a home to have the equivalent of an open window's worth of air leakage, even when all windows are tightly shut. Inspecting this customer's attic in Marlboro, NJ, it is evident that proper air sealing was not performed. There are gaps ranging from 1/4 to 1/2 inch, allowing conditioned air to leak into the attic space. Areas requiring air sealing, including both drill holes and gaps along the top plates in the attic, are highlighted in both green and orange. Prevent air leakage in your attic with effective air sealing. Contact us today to reduce energy costs and enhance the comfort of your home.

This homeowner in Cliffwood, NJ, had an issue with their basement bulkhead or cellar door, which was allowing outside air to seep into the basement. To fix this, we framed out the bottom of the stairs and created space for a new door frame (highlighted in green) by chipping away at the concrete. We sealed the frame using orange ZypFoam sealant and then installed the door using plywood, adding SilverGlo foam boards for insulation (also highlighted in green). By securing the door with a latch, we successfully sealed off the basement entrance, preventing outside air from infiltrating the basement or the house.

In Cliffwood, NJ, a homeowner experienced discomfort due to an attic lacking adequate air sealing and insulation. Upon inspecting the attic pipes, we identified gaps allowing conditioned air to escape into the attic. To address this issue, we removed the inadequate insulation and applied orange ZypFoam sealant to effectively air seal the attic floor. Additionally, we constructed retaining walls to contain insulation and introduced TruSoft cellulose insulation through a blow-in process. These measures have significantly enhanced the comfort and energy efficiency of the homeowner's residence.

This homeowner in Lacey Township, NJ had varying issues with their crawl space. When looking at the owner’s make shift sump pump we saw signs of the water levels reaching over the buckets lid. This make shift sump pump will never be able to pump water out of the crawl space and maintain normal levels. Our team replaced the owner’s make shift sump pump with our SuperPump System that features a sturdy liner, airtight lid, 1/3 hp cast iron pump which discharge up to 2200 gallons per hour, and a stand to keep the pump out of silt and sediment. Our team also insulated the crawl space by installing our SilverGlo insulation panels onto the exterior walls. We also spray foam the rim joists and insulate any windows or vents with our rigid foam panels. Next we install our CleanSpace Encapsulation liner with our foam TerraBlock Floor Insulation. Finally our crew will go around and air seal any seams of the SilverGlo foam panels with our orange ZypFoam sealant. This homeowner now has a properly insulated crawl space that can handle NJ’s rains.

Our team of experts inspected this homeowner’s attic in Lacey Township, NJ and found poorly insulated ducts. These ducts can be fixed by pulling together the old insulation and taping them back together. If the ducts are in really bad shape and cannot be reinsulated or fixed, we will replace the old trunks or ducts with new ones. The supply trunk can be easily fixed by encapsulating the ductwork with our SilverGlo insulation panels and by sealing the seams up with our orange ZypFoam sealant. Finally we will bury the ducts in our TruSoft cellulose insulation to reinforce the insulation so our customer doesn’t waste energy they are paying for. Our customer now has a much more comfortable and energy efficient home.

During our free home evaluation, we discovered standing water in the crawl space, which raises humidity levels and promotes mold, rot, and pests. Proper encapsulation is crucial to prevent these issues from affecting your living space. We offer various sump pump options, including the SmartSump designed specifically for crawl spaces. It features a 1/3 hp Zoeller pump with an automatic float switch, a custom-shaped sump liner, an airtight lid to contain moisture, and a smart alarm that alerts you in case of pump failure or a plumbing leak. Our installation process involves digging a hole, leveling the sump liner with drainage rocks, encapsulating the crawl space, and safely directing water outside through a discharge line.

In Lakewood, NJ, a homeowner faced discomfort in their residence during harsh winters and scorching summers. Taking prompt action, our team replaced the outdated fiberglass insulation and applied orange ZypFoam sealant to air-seal the attic floors. We constructed wooden retaining walls to contain the blown-in TruSoft cellulose insulation. Additionally, we installed wooden planking on the floors, creating additional storage space. This attic is now well-prepared for all seasons, ensuring the customer experiences a more comfortable and energy-efficient home.

During our free home evaluation in Holmdel, NJ, we discovered that one of the main reasons this homeowner was experiencing cold drafts was a leaky cantilever, or bump-out, allowing outside air to infiltrate the home. The air was seeping through the siding beneath the cantilever and leaking into the first floor, creating uncomfortable drafts. To address this issue, our team offers a range of solutions to seal the cantilever, improve comfort, and reduce heating costs. Fixing this problem will not only stop the drafts but also make the home more energy-efficient and cost-effective to heat.

We're assessing an attached garage attic in Holmdel, NJ, where we've identified a poorly insulated adjacent wall. Additionally, we've observed a supply duct and leaking ducts that are allowing conditioned air to escape into the attic. By sealing these ducts and installing SilverGlo foam boards on the adjacent wall, we can significantly improve comfort levels for the homeowner and reduce their energy bills.

Generally when we hear customers explaining to us that their floors are cold, we go straight to the crawl space. This homeowner in Berkeley Township, NJ needed our help and that’s exactly what we did. When inspecting the owner’s crawl space our team found an existing liner on the ground. There was a problem, though the crawl space had a basic liner the rim joists were left exposed and the crawl space was not properly encapsulated. Our team installed our CleanSpace Encapsulation Liner along the exposed exterior walls. Finally we used Closed Cell Spray Foam on the rim joists to air seal the crawl space. By creating a thermal barrier in the crawl space we can eliminate unwanted outside air from entering the crawl space. This unwanted air that leaks into the crawl space can create cold floors and unwanted moister in the crawl space.