Fogarty's Home Services Before & After Photos

This homeowner reached out to us online to see if we could help him with his basement insulation. He specifically wanted the rim joist insulated. He had cold floors and wanted to make his home more comfortable. In a basement, the “rim joist” is the perimeter of the floor framing system along the exterior of the house. The joints and gaps between all the framing members allow for a lot of air leakage into the house. The rim joist is seldom insulated and never air sealed. Basement ceiling insulation, especially fiberglass batts, doesn’t stop the flow of cold air into the home. Results - cold floors, drafty, uncomfortable rooms, cold basement/lower level, higher heating and cooling bills and more condensation in the basement or crawl space in the summer.

We had the perfect solution for this customer. In this solution, we spray foam the rim joist in the basement in order to seal and insulate it. Two part expanding spray foam is installed on the rim joist and over the sill plate to seal all air leaks from the outside and insulate this important area of the home. Our spray foam has a high insulation value per inch of R7, and because it expands, it seals all cracks and gaps and joints where air from the outside enters the home. Results - warmer floors, less drafts, more comfortable rooms, the house is easier to heat and costs less to heat, less summertime condensation on cold basement surfaces.

This homeowner in Great Barrington, MA called us after he had a large-scale basement mold issue remediated. The remediators had ripped out most of the walls, as well as the insulation. As a result, he was looking to get his basement insulated so that he could get it re-finished.

We were able to help this customer. We utilized our Foamax polyisocyanurate board alongside two-part spray foam to insulate the basement. Before we were able to utilize these, however, we had to remove the rest of the paneling. Our crew tore out the remaining parts of the finished basement. This ensured that we were insulating the basement properly, as well as leaving the homeowner room to re-finish the basement after the insulation was finished. Once the home was down to the cinderblock walls, we were able to go in and begin to insulate. The Foamax polyiso board was able to fasten directly over the existing cinderblock walls. After they were installed, we were able to insulate the rim joist with two-part expanding spray foam. This was sprayed in the rim joist and over the sill plate, preventing air leaks. Now, this homeowner is able to re-finish his basement, and it will be comfortable for years to come! 

This homeowner in Great Barrington, MA reached out to us asking about basement renovation. She was looking to get her basement finished - they mostly used it as a play room and storage at the time. She was looking to create a finished basement with a large play room, two offices (one small and one medium sized), and a half bathroom. When our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home, he evaluated the basement to help the homeowner create the perfect floor plan. The homeowner decided to go with a full bathroom, but otherwise, she decided to bring her original vision to life.

We were able to help this customer! We first demolished and removed what was in the basement -- including removing the old insulation. We then re-insulated the basement. We built out the framing, installed the electrical and plumbing, and then added our brand new gray Everlast™ wall panels. We finished the stairs as well. We then installed our ThermalDry™ elite plank flooring in the color "pecan". We then completed the bathroom, adding a toilet, shower, and sink. We added a drop ceiling and ceiling lights. As it was a walk out basement, it had full sized windows and a door. We replaced the door with a better insulated door. We put on the finishing touches, and we were done! Now, this homeowner is so excited to have a beautiful new basement!  

This homeowner in Great Barrington, MA called us about her unfinished basement. She wanted to create a finished space in her basement - a playroom, two offices, and a half bathroom. Our Home Comfort Specialist headed out to the home to evaluate the space and map out the ideal floor plan. In the end, the homeowner opted for a full bathroom instead of a half bathroom.

We were able to help this customer! First, we handled the demolition and cleared out the old insulation before installing fresh, energy-efficient insulation. From there, we framed the rooms, ran the electrical and plumbing, and installed our brand new gray Everlast™ wall panels. We finished the stairwell, and for the floors, we installed with our ThermalDry™ elite plank flooring in the color "pecan". We added a new full bathroom a toilet, shower, and sink, and we installed a clean drop ceiling with recessed lighting throughout. Since this is a walk-out basement, we also replaced the existing exterior door with a much better insulated option. After wrapping up the final details, the project was complete, and the homeowner is so excited to enjoy her gorgeous new space!

These homeowners in Stockbridge, MA had sagging old fiberglass insulation under their home and knew it had to go.

We removed the fiberglass, which was not providing much insulation value at all and letting cold air creep its way into the home, before getting started on the new insulation. We installed our SilverGlo graphite infused foam which has a radiant barrier to reflect heat and made sure to seal all the seams.

No more drafts in this home thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions.