Before & After Photos

Kayleigh reached out because her two-story home was experiencing high energy bills, uneven temperatures upstairs, and visible mold in the attic. The attic over both the original home and the addition needed attention to improve comfort and air quality.

Our team started by remediating the visible mold in the attic. We treated and sanitized the affected areas to restore a clean environment and eliminate contamination.

Once the attic was properly remediated, we focused on strengthening the entire attic system. We sealed attic air leaks, sealed top plates and penetrations, reduced heat loss and heat gain, insulated and sealed attic access openings, and upgraded insulation levels throughout both the original structure and the addition. We also dense-packed insulation where needed to ensure consistent coverage.

With the improvements complete, the attic is clean and properly insulated, upstairs temperatures are more stable, and the home operates more efficiently year-round.

Ron reached out with a simple goal: make his home more comfortable year-round while reducing high energy bills.

Many homes aren't uncomfortable because of the heating or cooling equipment. Instead, the problem is often hidden in the attic where air leaks and insufficient insulation allow conditioned air to escape and outdoor temperatures to influence the living space.

After evaluating the home, we found several opportunities to improve the attic's performance and strengthen the home's thermal boundary.

Our team began by air sealing the attic to stop uncontrolled airflow from moving between the living space and the attic. We sealed top plates, addressed soffit-related leakage areas, and insulated the attic access opening, which is often one of the largest hidden sources of energy loss.

Once the attic was properly sealed, we upgraded the insulation levels to create a more effective thermal envelope across the home.

This combination of air sealing and insulation is what helps a home stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Instead of constantly losing conditioned air, the home can now hold temperatures more consistently throughout the year. The result is a more comfortable living environment, improved energy efficiency, and a home that's better equipped for every season.

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.   

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.