Insulation Services Before & After Photos

In Colts Neck, NJ, a homeowner with an attached garage faces insulation issues in the garage attic. Upon inspection, it's evident that the insulation on the exposed interior walls isn't up to par. It fails to block warm air during summer and allows conditioned air to escape in winter, ultimately causing discomfort for the homeowner. To remedy this, we installed SilverGlo rigid foam boards on the exposed interior wall and air sealed any gaps or holes with spray foam. This solution ensures that heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter is effectively stopped, resulting in a more comfortable and energy-efficient home.

This homeowner in Colts Neck, NJ, had an attic with insufficient insulation, resulting in ineffective temperature control and higher energy bills. The existing fiberglass insulation was below the proper R-value and provided minimal insulation. Additionally, one of the trunk lines in the duct system had poor insulation, was not connected properly, and was leaking conditioned air into the attic. To address these issues, we first sealed the attic with ZypFoam sealant to create a thermal barrier and prevent air leakage, a crucial step before adding insulation to ensure maximum efficiency. We then replaced the trunk line with a properly insulated and correctly connected one, sealing the seams to eliminate leakage. Wooden retaining walls were installed to contain the new insulation. Finally, we blew in TruSoft cellulose insulation to an optimal R-60 level. TruSoft is fire-resistant, mold-resistant, and pest-resistant, providing long-lasting protection. The result is a more comfortable and energy-efficient home for the homeowner.

After inspecting the homeowner’s attic, we identified leaky ducts and an attic that hadn’t been air-sealed. A light lift for the chandelier was also present, which we carefully sealed to eliminate leaks while boxing out the electrical components to meet code. We then encapsulated the ducts, removed the old fiberglass insulation, and air-sealed the attic’s top plates. This air sealing prevents conditioned air—air the homeowner pays for—from escaping into the unconditioned attic space. Once the sealing work was complete, we blew in TruSoft cellulose insulation to reach the optimal R-60. With the attic now properly insulated, the home is more comfortable and energy-efficient.

See how this customers attic transformed by air sealing and insulating the walls, floor, and bathroom fan vent. Walls are air sealed and insulated with 2" R-13 (resistance to heat flow) reflective radiant foam board. The attic deck was dense packed with cellulose and air sealed, protecting the room below. The bathroom fan that vented out of the roof was allowing cold air into the bathroom through its un-insulated vent pipe, it was covered with R-8 insulation to keep the cool air out of the bathroom.

This family was newly renovating their second floor when they contacted Dr. Energy Saver about possible insulation solutions for their second floor's exterior walls.  Dr. Energy was able to hang insulweb, insulation webbing onto the walls wooden framing.  This allowed for the crew to fill the bays with insulation even before the homeowners finish their current renovations.  Now, the other contractors can just hang sheetrock over the insulweb.