Before & After Photos

Homeowner Nicholas requested a solution to reduce high energy bills and improve comfort in a two-story residence. Inspection revealed significant thermal losses through the attic plane, particularly around the kitchen soffit, bath ceiling, and access points.

The scope of work included air sealing and insulating the attic and scuttle cover to better improve the building envelope, using Zypfoam. Prepping and sealing of the metal chimney with FireCaulk and a RockWool sleeve and upgrading and insulation of the ceiling over the shower/bath helped to minimize air transfer. Additional air sealing was done with the installation of TiteShell can light covers.

These measures reduced conductive and convective heat loss, improved HVAC performance, and stabilized temperature differentials between floors. The completed project delivers measurable gains in comfort, air quality, and energy efficiency.

Large newly remodeled office space was devastated when the sprinkler system failed and flooded the building.  Home Environment Systems responded immediately to extract the water to prevent mold growth and dry the building.   Our restoration team rebuilt the damaged areas to a pre loss new condition.   The owners business was only affected minimally and was able to reopen quickly.  

Matt and Lori, in Chester, WV, called with concerns about their access, insulation, and air escaping around the chimney in the attic space. Our home energy expert, Russ, provided them with solutions for to resolve these issues. Our team removed and disposed of existing insulation and prepared the work space for the installation of fresh, clean insulation. A SuperPlatform Catwalk was installed, made of 4" SilverGlo and 3/8" OSB boards to secure a walkway, while providing vertical retention dams as needed to hold blown-in insulation. They also enlarged and insulated the scuttle hatch cover with ZypFoam and SilverGlo fasteners, for easier access to the attic space equipment. Baffles were installed along the perimeter and Zypfoam was used anywhere air was penetrating the exterior walls and the top plate. The team wrapped up by wrapping the chimney with Rockwool and sealed with Fire Caulk. 

Lewis contacted us because his two-story home was drafty, uncomfortable, and costing too much to heat and cool. On top of that, rodents had contaminated the attic, which needed to be cleaned and handled properly to protect the home’s air quality.

Our team removed rodent contamination and fully disinfected and sanitized the attic. We then air-sealed and insulated the attic, encapsulated the ductwork to stop air loss, installed an insulated scuttle cover, and sealed top plates to tighten the home’s envelope.

Now, Lewis’s home is cleaner, healthier, and much more comfortable. Temperatures are stable throughout the house, energy bills are lower, and the attic space is properly sealed and protected going forward.

From inadequate and uneven to R60 all over and storage area