Before & After Photos

Rebecca wanted to lower her energy bills and eliminate the drafts moving through her two-story home. She also needed better attic access so the space could be used safely and serviced when needed.

Our team air sealed with ZypFoam and insulated the attic with SilverGlo rigid foam, installed an insulated scuttle cover, and closed up air leaks around wiring, top plates, and fixtures. We also improved the attic access and added insulation upgrades that help keep warm air inside during winter and block heat from entering during summer.

Now, Rebecca’s home feels more comfortable in every season, uses less energy, and has a safer, more functional attic access.

Insulation was old and deteriorating.  Knee walls were not insulated causing cold air to penetrate through the upstairs living space.  We  insulated with TruSoft Cellulose and used High Density SilverGlo to insulate. Creating a much warmer/cooler upstairs for the bedrooms.

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. 

At Home Environment Solutions we consider air sealing to be a process that is just as important as the insulation itself.  Air sealing can drastically improve the energy performance of an older home. We can locate ever the smallest of air leaks using are blower door test.   

Michael called the Gutter Shutter by Home Environment Solutions team when he needed new gutters for his Brookline home in Pittsburgh, PA. Our consultant, Russ met with Michael and showed him the benefits of the Gutter Shutter system. Michael was impressed by the warranty. The Gutter Shutter by Home Environment Solutions team showed up and got to work. Donnie and Chris installed the Gutter Shutter system with wide downspouts. They also dug ditches to direct the water away from the house and installed a LawnScape Well.