Before & After Photos

This Arlington VA home had a large cantilever extending beyond the footprint of the foundation.  A cantilever can add square footage for upper floors compared to the foundational floor by extending outward but the design often leaves homeowners experiencing comfort issues.  An uninsulated or unsealed cantilever can allow external air and temperatures to come in through the rim joists of the home and will often result in colder or hotter than wanted floors.  We remove the panels framing the bottom of the cantilever and use spray foam to seal up and insulate.  

This home was looking to make the top floor more comfortable AND lower their utiltiy bills....all with one solution!!!

This Arlington VA home had a cantilever that was allowing outside air and temperatures to impact the room it was connected to.  Cantilevers extend out beyond the wall of a home and are often uninsulated, allowing for air flow through the rim joists.  We remove the material covering the bottom, install spray foam to insulate and air seal and then reattach the cover.  This can help reduce energy bills and make the connected room more comfortable.  

This homeowner had a drafty brick fireplace that allowed cold air into the home during the winter.  It also allowed hot/humid air into the home during th summer.  A new Pop-Top was installed on the chimney so they could close it up when not in use to stop air from coming in or going out.

A kneewall space is created when a finished room is built within a sloped roof. A short wall called a "kneewall" forms a triangular space which in this case, is accessible with a short door. Cold and hot air from outdoors enters the kneewall space through leaky fascia/soffit assemblies or through soffit vents. Kneewalls that are not properly insulated can contribute to your top floor being very uncomfortable. Here, a kneewall is air sealed and insulated with closed cell spray foam. SilverGlo insulation foam board is also installed on all vertical walls between levels.