Job Stories

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.

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.

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 Taking prompt action, our team replaced the outdated fiberglass insulation and applied orange ZypFoam sealant to air-seal the attic floors.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.

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.

This customer had several common concerns in his home. A ranch style house build over a crawl space. One concern was cold floors in the winter and the other concern was dust and indoor air quality. He did what many consumers do, he called a heating and air conditioning contractor. There solution was to install a new high efficiency heatpump system, that provided supplemental heat in the winter, filtered the air and killed germs with a UV light. That didn't do what was expected. He still had cold floors! Now he called an insulation company, who said of course your floors are cold you don't have any insulation. They added insulation in the floors and a liner on the crawl space floor. The result was within 2 years of his attempted improvements, The crawl space was wet, smelly and moldy. The indoor air quality got worse. (approx 50% in your living space comes from below) and he still had cold floors! Dr. Energy Saver division of DH Services Group, preformed a whole house evaluation and proposed the following solutions to his problems. #1 Seal all the duct work for his new heatpump system, located in the attic. Leaky ducts in attics and crawls lose massive amounts of energy and bring in contaminated air. #2 Remove all contaminated and organic materials from the crawl space, Treat exisitng organic growth and install a Clean Space Crawl encapsulation system, including a SaniDry air and dehumidification system, a smart drain to detect possible plumbing leaks and install a serviceable entrance. The End result: Customer has warm floors, the crawl space is dry, warm and safe, the indoor air quality was improved.

This is a typical case of a 2 story home where the 2nd floor is uncomfortably hot in the summer, the house is drafty and the energy bills are higher than they should be. 1st-We met with the customer, identified what their concerns are and what they would like to accomplish. 2nd we performed a comprehensive home evaluation, including Infrared camera inspection to locate possible insulation deficiencies, a blower door test, to measure and identify where the house is losing and gaining heat through air leakage, in addition checking for potential health and safety concerns. A scope of work was developed that met the customer's budget and would accomplish the results they were looking. The pictures show, Insulation deficiencies, leaky recessed lights, uninsulated ductwork, bath fan not vented correctly, chases, drop down cavity and a gas leak. All having a impact on comfort. All these items where properly repaired by our fully trained crew, the job was tested at completion to measure our results and the gas leak was repaired. Results: Reduced excessive air leakage by 73%, bath fan vented properly, ducts repaired and insulated, attic access treated and insulation level increased from an average of R-11 to R-60. This will drastically improve comfort and reduce energy consumption paying for itself over time.

In Howell Township, NJ, a homeowner faced comfort issues due to inadequate insulation and poorly insulated ducts in their attics. To resolve these issues, our team air sealed the attic using ZypFoam sealant. Additionally, we encapsulated the ducts with SilverGlo insulation panels, effectively reducing radiant heat and improving temperature control. We also secured SilverGlo to the adjoining wall to prevent air leaks and built retaining walls to contain TruSoft cellulose insulation in the attic. Additionally, we installed a catwalk for easy maintenance access. These improvements resulted in a more comfortable and energy-efficient home for the homeowner.

      Mary T. was referred to Dr. Energy Saver, Division of Dave Hoh's Home Comfort & Energy Experts to help her solve comfort and energy problems in her vintage style home at the shore. She was experiencing heating bills of over $300.00 per month in the cold weather. The hopes had major comfort issues, such as very cold hardwood floors, large temperature swings between rooms, and a damp musty crawl space infested with cave crickets. Mary moved into this as a retirement house and wasn’t happy how it performed.       We performed a comprehensive whole house evaluation, which included blower door air leaking test, infrared wall and insulation inspection in addition a thorough assessment of the home’s thermal and pressure baldrics from the crawl space to the attic!      We moved forward with the project in 2014. The overall results reported by Mary, is that her 2015 total heating cost $425 vs. $300 per month prior to work. (That is a huge savings) The floors are toasty warm, the house is comfortable and the crawl space is warm and dry.     Contact us for more details on this type of project for your home. 

This homeowner in Middletown, NJ had cold floors above their crawlspace and basement. We simply resolved the owner’s cold floors by spray foaming the rim joists. By spray foaming the rim joists we are preventing cold air from seeping into the floors above. The owners floors are warmer and the homeowner will enjoy a much more comfortable and energy efficient home.