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This homeowner in North Windham, CT called us hoping that we would be able to help her with her home. She was living in a mobile home, and several leaks occurred. Her remediation company informed her that the insulation underneath the mobile home got wet and damaged. Additionally, several places were cut in the remediation process. She wanted this insulation removed and replaced as soon as possible. This was complicated by the fact that this was her summer home, and she was looking to leave a few weeks later.
We had the perfect solution for this customer. In this solution, SilverGlo™ foam insulation board is installed across the bottom of the floor joists with special long screws and 3” washers, SilverGlo™ is expanded polystyrene foam with graphite infused into the foam, which bumps up the insulation (“R”) value by 24% over standard EPS foam. Further, SilverGlo™ has a radiant barrier to reflect heat, so the insulation isn’t doing all the work by itself. All seams are sealed. If necessary a skirt board can be installed around the perimeter of the insulation so the edge is not visible. The skirt board may require painting after we are complete. Result - Much warmer floors, less drafts and more comfortable rooms, quieter home, lower fuel and electric bills.
This homeowner in Barre, MA called us hoping that we would be able to replace his old and inefficient insulation. When our Home Comfort Specialist arrived, he found that the attic was not air sealed and was insulated with inefficient fiberglass insulation. This meant that there were severe air leaks and temperature issues.
We first had to remove all of the fiberglass insulation. This was bagged and placed in our truck in order to be disposed of. We then vacuumed up the remaining loose insulation.
After that, we air sealed every gap in the attic. To do that, we utilize Zypfoam™ expanding foam. After doing other necessary services prior to insulation, we install baffles (air chutes) into the rafter bays as necessary. We finally use our TruSoft™ blown-in cellulose insulation, blown in to the optimal R-value. This insulation fills all gaps and voids, and prevents thermal bridging by filling over framing members. This homeowner now has a properly insulated home -- it is warmer, more comfortable, and even quieter!
Our team insulated a skylight in a home so the homeowners can have a cooler and more comfortable home in the summer and warmer rooms in the winter.
This home needed to be insulated so we got on the job and insulated parts of the Attic
This homeowner in Brookfield, MA called us hoping to find out about attic insulation and wall insulation. He wanted his insulation replaced, however, the program he wanted to go through was not able to insulate in those areas. The homeowner needed help, though -- he had drafty rooms, and it was freezing in the kitchen, living room, and bathroom during the winter. When our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home, he was going over different areas of concern with the homeowner and found that the basement was also an area he needed more insulation.
We had the perfect solution for this customer! We utilized two-part expanding spray foam. We insulated the rim joist (the perimeter of the floor framing system along the exterior of the home). We spray this foam in the rim joist and over the sill plate. Insulating the rim joist in this way seals all air leaks -- filling in the cracks and gaps that are present there. This prevents outside air from getting into the home. The homeowner is now very happy, and he is much more comfortable in his home!