Insulation Services Before & After Photos

Joshua reached out because his home had cold floors, high energy bills, and noticeable drafts; especially on the first floor. Even without major temperature swings upstairs, the lower level just didn’t feel comfortable.

When we evaluated the home, we found that the issue wasn’t isolated to one area. Air was leaking from the attic and being pulled in from lower areas like the basement, creating a continuous cycle of airflow through the home. Our team focused on controlling that airflow from top to bottom.

We sealed attic air leaks, insulated the attic access, and addressed chimney-related leakage. We also improved attic usability and insulation coverage to make sure the system performs consistently. At the same time, we insulated and sealed the rim joists in the basement, one of the biggest sources of cold air infiltration that leads to drafty floors. By addressing both the attic and basement, we stopped the airflow loop that was causing the drafts.

Now the basement and first floor feels warmer, drafts have been reduced, and the home holds temperature much more effectively; which will reduce energy consumption.

Josh reached out because his home had cold floors, high energy bills, and noticeable drafts, along with uneven temperatures between floors. On top of that, parts of the attic were difficult to access, making it hard to properly treat the problem areas.

When we evaluated the home, we found that air leakage in the attic combined with limited access was preventing the space from being properly sealed and insulated. Our team focused on both performance and accessibility.

We sealed attic air leaks, sealed top plates and chimney-related leakage, and improved insulation coverage to strengthen the thermal boundary. A key part of this project was cutting in three new attic access points, allowing us to fully reach and treat all areas of the attic.

Each access point was properly sealed and insulated to prevent energy loss, because access points are one of the most common sources of air leakage if not handled correctly.

We also addressed airflow from the lower part of the home by insulating and sealing rim joists, helping to stop cold air from entering at the base of the structure.

By improving access and sealing the attic system completely, we were able to eliminate hidden problem areas that were contributing to drafts. Now the home feels more consistent, drafts have been reduced, and overall comfort has improved significantly.

Whitney reached out after discovering mold within the living space of the home. While mold is often treated as a surface problem, it's usually a symptom of a larger issue involving moisture, air movement, and temperature differences within the home.

When we evaluated the property, we found that attic air leakage was contributing to conditions that allowed moisture and contaminants to impact the living space.

Our team focused on creating a healthier home by addressing both the mold concerns and the underlying causes.

We sealed attic air leaks, sealed top plates, improved insulation performance, and insulated the attic access opening to reduce uncontrolled airflow between the attic and living areas. We also performed mold remediation measures to address contamination concerns and restore a cleaner environment.

By tightening the attic system and improving the thermal boundary, we helped reduce the conditions that contribute to mold growth while improving overall home performance.

Now the home has a cleaner indoor environment, improved energy efficiency, and greater peace of mind knowing the root causes were addressed, not just the symptoms.

Kylee called Home Environment solutions saying she thinks she has mold in her attic. Russell went out to inspect and found microbial growth in the attic.

Our mold crew went out and first built a containment barrier on top of the pull down stairs scuttle to prevent contamination of remainder of home. Removed all contaminated fiberglass insulation and discarded. Used a surface substrate cleaner for removal of organic contamination where needed. Air scrubber in attic.  HEPA VAC of roofing and rafter framing after dries. 

Linda from Brookline called Home Environment Solutions wanting to know if we could help her reduce her energy costs.  We scheduled her an appointment with one of our expert to come to her home and preform a free home energy audit.  When our expert arrived he found many issues leading to Linda's high energy bills. Old batt insulation, unsealed/non-insulated scuttle cover and numerous unsealed penetrations.

Our team arrived and removed all the old batt insulation and prepared the attic for the new insulation. They air sealed and insulated the scuttle cover with silverglo, installed Silverglo on wall and between floor joist, air sealed all penetrations and installed Trusoft Cellulose on the attic floor. Encapsulated Duct System In Attic With Polyurethane Spray Foam. Tight 'N' True Foam Duct Encapsulation