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During our complimentary inspection in Brielle, NJ, we discovered inadequate air sealing in the homeowner's attic. We discovered drill holes that allow the conditioned air, which the owner pays for, to escape into the attic. Further investigation revealed visible gaps in the attic's top plates, contributing to air leakage. Upon inspecting the plywood floor, we observed additional gaps. Beneath the attic floor, fiberglass insulation was visible, covered by plywood. Without proper air sealing of the top plates, the homeowner risks higher energy bills due to air leaks into the attic. Fortunately, we offer solutions to address these issues and enhance insulation, including creating a proper storage room. Contact us to properly air-seal the attic, install blow-in TruSoft cellulose insulation to achieve an R-value of R-60, and construct retaining walls with a sealed storage deck. These measures will significantly improve your home's comfort and energy efficiency.

Many homeowners, like this one in Brielle, NJ, have can lights that often leak conditioned air into the attic, wasting energy and causing discomfort. Pulling back the insulation reveals air leaking through the can lights. The orange circles show dirt left behind in the fiberglass insulation, indicating that conditioned air continues to escape into the attic through the can lights and porous insulation. Our solution is to install a TiteShell can light cover and seal it with spray foam, preventing air leaks and improving both comfort and energy efficiency.

During a free home evaluation in Brielle, NJ, we discovered that the homeowner's attic was leaking conditioned air through drill holes for wires, pipes, and gas lines, as well as through gaps in the top plates of the attic floor. We often find that attics aren’t properly air-sealed, which is surprising given that a typical home can lose 25-30% of its conditioned air through such leaks. Before adding insulation, it’s essential to air-seal the attic’s top plates, holes, and gaps to prevent this air leakage.

During cold winters, homeowners often struggle with cold floors and drafty rooms. While inspecting a basement in Brielle, NJ, we discovered that the rim joists were poorly insulated. Simply stuffing fiberglass insulation into these cavities does little to stop cold air from seeping into the home. Fiberglass is porous and allows air to pass through when not properly enclosed. To effectively address the issue, we would remove the fiberglass and apply spray foam to the rim joists and any open gaps along the way. This would help seal out cold air, reducing drafts and keeping the first floor warmer.

A homeowner in a Brielle, NJ condo was struggling with comfort issues — their first-floor office was always cold, and the upstairs bathroom felt chilly, even freezing the hot tubs pipes in the extreme cold. Complexes like this can be challenging, but our team knew how to tackle it. We opened the soffit from the outside and dense-packed cellulose insulation between the joist bays to eliminate drafts and cold spots. In the bathroom, we accessed joist bays through the closet beside the tub, dense-packed the floor beneath it, and air-sealed all plumbing penetrations to stop air leaks. We also insulated behind the tub, which faced the exterior, for added protection. Now, the homeowner enjoys a more comfortable office and a warm, well-insulated hot tub area with pipes far less likely to freeze.

During a recent free home evaluation in Brielle, NJ, we used thermal imaging to identify cold spots throughout the home that clearly indicated air leakage. In the attic, we found it wasn’t properly air sealed and had inadequate insulation and leaky ductwork. Air was escaping through top plates, wire penetrations, recessed lights, and duct connections. The stack effect occurs when conditioned air rises and leaks into the attic, drawing outside air in from lower areas of the home to replace it. Thermal imaging allowed us to see that colder outside air being drawn upward. By properly air sealing, insulating, and addressing the duct leaks, our team can improve comfort and help the homeowner stop wasting energy and overpaying on utility bills.

In Brielle, NJ, this home's duct trunk lines are hidden behind a kneewall where they're exposed to intense attic heat. As radiant heat from the roof warms the ductwork, the cool air traveling through the ducts also warms up before reaching the rooms below. To make matters worse, leaky duct connections allow conditioned air to escape into the attic, wasting energy and forcing the AC system to work harder. If your AC runs constantly, struggles to maintain a comfortable temperature, or cycles on and off frequently, the problem may not be the HVAC unit itself. Hidden issues like air leaks, poor insulation, and duct leakage are common and can significantly impact comfort and efficiency. We can identify these problems with a free home evaluation and recommend the right solutions to improve comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality.

A homeowner asked us for help because their master bedroom was too cold and uncomfortable. In Ocean Township, NJ this owner’s master bedroom was located above the garage. This homeowner was lacking the proper insulation. We resolved our owner’s issues by installing our SilverGlo insulation panels to the adjoining walls room and to the exterior walls in the kneewall. Next our experts fasten SilverGlo insulation panels where the floors meet the walls. Our team can now dense pack our TruSoft Cellulose insulation into the floors of the master bedroom. Finally, we air-seal the seams with our orange ZypFoam sealant. Now, our owner has a thermal barrier protecting them from the outside air. The master bedroom and this customer has a much more comfortable and energy efficient home.

While examining the basement in Asbury Park, NJ, we discovered exposed brick walls. Observing these walls, one can sense air seeping or leaking into the basement, as brick is porous and permits air and water infiltration. To address this, we propose insulating the walls with rigid foam boards. Additionally, the exposed rim joists allow outside air to enter the basement. This issue can be resolved by applying spray foam insulation to the rim joists. Sealing both the walls and rim joists establishes a thermal barrier between the house and external elements, enhancing comfort levels and improving energy efficiency.

In Asbury Park, NJ, a homeowner was experiencing discomfort and rising energy bills. Upon inspection, we discovered leaky ducts, an unsealed attic floor, and inadequate insulation. If your attic has similar issues, give us a call. We can air seal, insulate the attic properly, and fix any leaky ducts, making your home more comfortable and energy-efficient.