Job Stories

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.

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.

A homeowner in Red Bank, NJ had a bedroom that was too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. They also had other rooms in the house that were uncomfortably cold and drafty or hot depending on the season. Our team inspected the owner’s attic and found older fiberglass insulation with a complex Kneewall system. The attic Kneewall and other Kneewall that wrapped around two rooms were completely lacking the proper insulation. We first sealed the rim joists in both Kneewalls by using spray foam to eliminate the outside air from leaking into the rooms or house. Our SilverGlo foam insulation is then installed under the rafters up the Kneewall and sealed at the seams with our orange ZypFoam sealant. The purpose of our SilverGlo foam insulation is to reflect the roofs heat out during the summer and house heat back in during the winter. After finishing the Kneewalls our team moved back into the main attic area to spray foam the rim joists. Then we installed our Foamax insulation boards on the underside of the roof deck to create a thermal barrier. Using our orange ZypFoam sealant our crew sealed the gaps and seems of the Foamax insulation and air sealed the attic. Finally we dense pack behind the Foamax, blowing-in our TruSoft Cellulose insulation in between the joist bay walls. Our customer now enjoys a comfortable house and lower fuel/electric bills.

We are in this homeowner’s crawl space located at Brick, NJ. Normally, we place the Sedona on the floor on a stand, but the circumstances called for the dehumidifier to be hung. Removing moisture from "damp" air in a basement or crawl space can help insulation function more effectively while also helping to prevent mold, wood rot, and metal corrosion. This system will create better indoor air quality and a healthier home!

A homeowner in Belmar, NJ had issues with their front porch being too cold. We found their front porch poorly insulated. Our crew solved the owners issue by dense-packing the exterior walls and porch’s roof. During our inspection we also found large gaps in the framing of the porch windows. Our customer actually got so fed up being cold they inserted fiberglass insulation in between the gaps of the framed windows. By weatherizing or air sealing the porch windows, we will help prevent or eliminate outside air from leaking or seeping into the gaps of the window frames. We use our orange ZypFoam sealant to air seal the gaps and seams of the window frames. Finally, we shave off the excess foam so we never see any of the insulation. This homeowner now has an air sealed or weatherized porch that is properly insulated. Our customer now enjoys a more comfortable and energy efficient house.

During our free home energy audit in Belmar, NJ, we noticed the homeowner's attic was significantly under-insulated. Given the sparse insulation, it's no surprise the homeowner experiences discomfort throughout New Jersey's changing seasons. Our team recommends air sealing, installing TruSoft cellulose insulation in the attic, and using baffles for proper ventilation. We offer various other solutions tailored to each homeowner's needs, all aimed at enhancing comfort and energy efficiency with tangible results.

During a free home evaluation in Belmar, NJ, we discovered leaky ducts and connections in the attic that were causing significant energy loss and driving up the homeowner’s utility bills. The supply duct was leaking conditioned air into the unconditioned attic, while the return duct was drawing in unconditioned attic air, leading to inconsistent indoor temperatures and poor air quality. By properly sealing the ducts, connections, and attic, we can help this homeowner reduce energy waste, lower their bills, and enjoy a more comfortable, healthier, and efficient home.

In Sea Girt, NJ we have a homeowner with poor insulation in the attic. We can see exposed fiberglass insulation that is doing next to nothing to insulate the attic. Also the attic is not air sealed which means air the owner is paying for is leaking into the attic. After removing the old insulation we created retaining walls and a new decking. Dense-packing underneath the new decking with our TruSoft cellulose insulation will allow a catwalk and storage area for the owner. Finally we blew-in TruSoft cellulose insulation to an R-Value of R-60. This homeowner now has a more comfortable and energy efficient home.

Upon inspecting the attic of this homeowner in Sea Girt, NJ, we discovered that the floor was not properly air sealed. Without air sealing, warm air from the homes conditioned space escapes into the attic during winter, needlessly heating the attic and increasing energy bills. This also leads to discomfort in colder months. In summer, the attic can reach temperatures over 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and without proper air sealing, this heat infiltrates the indoor space as hot air seeps through gaps in the attic floor. Upon examining these images, we can observe gaps in the floor that are approximately 1/2 inch wide, including gaps around the pipe and several open drill holes. To solve these issues, we use ZypFoam sealant to seal top plates, sill plates, and any exposed holes or gaps in the attic floor before insulation. This process creates a more effective thermal barrier between the attic and conditioned living space. By air sealing the attic, we significantly enhance comfort and energy efficiency in this home.

During our free inspection of a crawl space in Sea Girt, NJ, we discovered inadequate insulation. The foundational exterior walls lack insulation, and the porous cinderblock walls allows air to infiltrate, potentially leading to moisture issues and discomfort throughout the house due to the "stack effect." Additionally, the rim joists are unsealed, contributing to cold floors. To remedy these issues, we installed SilverGlo rigid foam boards on the crawl space's exterior walls to create a thermal barrier, preventing outside air infiltration. Sealing the rim joists with spray foam will further enhance insulation and comfort. Finally, we recommend encapsulating the crawl space floor with a 20 mil thick CleanSpace liner featuring Ultrafresh anti-microbial properties to improve indoor air quality. We're improving comfort and energy efficiency in New Jersey homes, one house at a time.