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A homeowner in Wall Township, NJ had an uninsulated and leaky whole-house fan in their attic. Uninsulated and leaky fans allow conditioned air to escape into the attic or unconditioned spaces, leading to comfort issues, increased energy waste and higher energy bills. To address this issue, we installed our David Lewis Whole House Fan Cover on top of the fan. By pumpkin cutting the top and installing hinges, we created a functional door with a string for easy opening. This allows the homeowner to control airflow, opening the fan hatch to let air in when needed. When closed, the fan door seals the cover, providing insulation and preventing leaks. Now, this homeowner enjoys a properly insulated and sealed house fan, reducing attic leaks, improving home comfort, and saving energy.
This home in Brick Township, NJ had a complex truss system in the attic, which made it challenging for our crew to navigate. Despite the attic resembling a jungle gym, we successfully air sealed the space, installed proper baffle vents, secured the trunk connections, and thoroughly buried the trunks and ducts under TruSoft cellulose insulation—achieving an optimal R-value of R-60. If your home feels uncomfortable, your energy bills are too high, or you're concerned about indoor air quality, contact us today. We Fix Uncomfortable Homes!
In Brick, NJ, a homeowner was struggling with discomfort in their home and sought a solution to improve both comfort and attic storage. They wanted a clean, organized attic space free from dust and the risk of deterioration for stored items. Our solution was to install a SuperDeck system, which provides both proper insulation and functional storage. We began by adding 4 inches of SilverGlo insulation boards to the attic floor and sealing the space to maximize energy efficiency. Next, we installed wooden decking over the SilverGlo, creating a durable, insulated storage platform. To further enhance the home's efficiency, we sealed the ducts and applied TruSoft cellulose insulation in non-decked areas. The result is a more comfortable, energy-efficient home with a properly insulated and practical attic storage solution.
Leaky, uninsulated ducts in a Brick, NJ attic were causing year-round discomfort and driving up energy bills. The leaks allowed conditioned air to escape through the supply ducts and pulled dirty attic air into the return ducts, reducing indoor air quality. Poorly insulated ducts were causing conditioned air to lose its temperature due to seasonal fluctuations in the attic. To fix these issues, we sealed the ducts with mastic tape, insulated them with SilverGlo foam boards secured with ZypFoam sealant, and air-sealed the attic floor. Finally, we added the optimal R-60 value of insulation for improved comfort and energy efficiency throughout the home.
This attic kneewall was allowing large amounts of air to pour into the home from this garage attic. The thin yellow fiberglass hanging from the wall is not air sealing the inside of the home or providing an effective insulation barrier. Sheathing the wall with 2" polyisocyanurate reflective foam board will both air seal and create a proper insulation barrier between the garage and the house by covering the fiberglass on the wall, allowing the fiberglass to now function like the manufacturer intended. Cellulose insulation also pictured on the attic flat to insulate the attic flat properly.