Insulation Services Before & After Photos

Chris reached out after dealing with high energy bills, uneven temperatures upstairs, and a more serious concern; mold and ice forming inside the attic.

Those issues usually point to the same root cause: warm, moist air escaping from the home into the attic. When that air hits a cold surface, it can create condensation, mold growth, and even ice build-up.

When we evaluated the attic and found air leakage was allowing heat and moisture to rise into the attic space, creating the conditions for both mold and ice.

Our team started by remediating the mold and restoring the attic to a clean, safe condition. From there, we focused on correcting the underlying problem. We sealed attic air leaks, sealed top plates and penetrations, addressed chimney-related leakage, and improved attic accessibility, so the entire space could be properly treated. We also upgraded insulation levels to help control temperature and reduce heat loss.

By stopping the airflow and improving insulation, we eliminated the conditions that were causing both the mold and ice formation. Now the attic is clean, dry, and properly sealed. Temperatures upstairs are more consistent, and the home runs more efficiently without the risk of those issues returning.

Betty contacted Home Environment Solutions to find out about getting insulation for her home in Pittsburgh, PA.  Russ came out and provided her with a free in home energy audit.  During the visit Betty pointed out some mold that she had noticed.  Russ told her that Home Environment Solutions was an expert in mold remediation as well as home comfort.  

The HES team arrived and got to work tearing out the old inefficient insulation and treating the mold.   Once the Insulation and mold were gone the team air sealed Betty's attic and installed TiteShell light covers.   The Chimney was then wrapped with rock wool and then the whole attic was given a thick lay of cellulous insulation.   

Daniel reached out because his two-story townhome had higher energy bills than it should, and the upstairs temperatures were inconsistent throughout the year. Some seasons left the second floor too hot, while others made it difficult to keep comfortable.

After evaluating the home, our team focused on tightening up the attic system and improving overall efficiency. We sealed attic penetrations, upgraded insulation levels, sealed top plates, and addressed chimney-related air leakage. In addition, we installed a new pull-down attic ladder to improve access and storage while ensuring the opening was properly insulated and sealed.

With these improvements complete, Daniel’s townhome now performs more efficiently. Energy loss has been reduced, upstairs temperatures are more stable, and attic access is safer and easier to use for storage and maintenance.

Francis called Home Environment Solutions saying he would like us to make his home more comfortable year round. Russell our expert went to his home and preformed a free home energy audit. Russ found old, loose batt insulation, unsealed pipe and wire runs and an uninsulated/sealed scuttle cover. Our insulation team arrived removed all the old insulation and disposed of it. They installed a layer of 4" Silverglo, insulated scuttle cover, sealed pipe/wire runs with Zypfoam and used blown in Trusoft cellulose on the attic floor.

Beth was having trouble keeping her Pittsburgh, PA home warm in the winter.   The energy bills were high and she was still uncomfortable.   She called Home Environment Solutions to see what we could do to help make her home more energy efficient and enjoyable.   After performing a free in home energy audit Beth and HES came up with a plan together.   

The Home Environment Solutions team arrived and removed the old worn out insulation from the attic.   The attic was then air sealed to stop warm air from escaping the home's living space.   Next a thick layer of blown in insulation was installed to increase the R-Value, preventing radiant heat loss.    

Beth will now be more comfortable in her home all year long with lower heating and cooling bills.