Attic Insulation Before & After Photos

This Pittsfield, MA homeowner reached out to us because her home was uncomfortable. It was cold inside and she could feel drafts. A problem we discovered when one of our Home Comfort Specialists was conducting her free Home Energy Evaluation, was that her can lights weren't properly insulated. When it comes to making homes more comfortable, stopping air leakage at the top of the house is the #1 priority. Can lights are holes in the ceiling that leak air between the fixture itself, due to the many holes and seams in it. To combat this problem, Fogarty's Home Services installed  TiteShell™ can light covers over the homeowner's can lights. We fitted them around wires and fixture struts, and sealed air tight with expanding foam. TiteShell™ covers are safe from the fire hazards of hot bulbs and fixtures. Once TiteShells™ are installed, the attic is now ready for TruSoft™ insulation to be blown into the attic. Now our happy customer will feel less drafts, a more energy efficient house, a more comfortable temperature in her home, and lower energy costs. We Fix Uncomfortable Homes!

This homeowner in Pittsfield, MA called us when he moved into his home. He was hoping to catch any potential issues with home comfort before they actually became an issue. 

When our Home Comfort Specialist arrived at the home, he noted that this homeowner had blown-in fiberglass insulation. Fiberglass is ineffective -- it does not stop air flow. It is both mold food and perfect nesting material for rodents. So, the homeowner wanted it removed. We vacuumed it out and disposed of it. We were then able to completely air seal the attic, and installed baffles in each rafter bay to keep the soffit vents clear. Then, we utilized our TruSoft™ blown in cellulose. TruSoft™ is 85% recycled material that mold doesn't grow on. Pests don't like to nest in it due to the chemicals it is treated with. This new insulation will keep this homeowner's home comfortable for years to come! 

This homeowner in Southington, CT called us after discovering a mold issue in his home. When our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home, he noticed that a large contributor to the mold was that there was inadequate insulation. Additionally, this homeowner had a storage deck that he used that was not insulated and hard to get insulation under. 

We were able to help this customer. We removed the old deck in the attic and replaced it with our SuperPlatform™ insulated storage deck. The SuperPlatform™ is comprised of two materials -- our SilverGlo™ graphite-infused foam insulation board as well as OSB board over the top. Once the attic floor was clear and prepared, we got to work on building the SuperPlatform™. SilverGlo™ is laid down first, creating the base of the deck. Once that is secured in place, we installed OSB over the SilverGlo™, ensuring that it was secure as well. We then installed more OSB to create a dam -- this dam reached up approximately 18" above the attic floor. This meant that when we insulated the attic with other treatments, the insulation would not get on the deck. Now, the homeowner can continue to use the attic for storage, with all of the bonuses of proper insulation! 

The owners of this home in Cheshire, MA were experiencing ice damming.  They also wanted their home to be more comfortable.  Stopping air leakage at the top of the house was a priority.  One of the solutions our team provided was to air seal all the can lights in the attic.  Can lights are holes in the ceiling which allow air to leak between the drywall and the fixture, and through the fixture itself.  Our team installed our TiteShell airtight, fireproof can light covers.  TiteShell covers are safe from the fire hazards of hot bulbs and fixtures.  After they are installed, insulation can be blown against them and over them.  

This homeowner in Unionville, CT reached out to us with a drafty, uncomfortable home. He believed that there was an issue with the attic. Our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home and noted that the insulation in the attic was not adequate at all, and in some places the insulation was quite literally falling apart. This was particularly evident in the kneewalls in the main section of the house, which had very little insulation. 

Luckily, Fogarty's Home Services had the perfect solution for this customer! We were able to help them by re-insulating their attic. In the kneewall space, we first started by bagging and removing the batt insulation on the wall. We then vacuumed out all loose insulation. 

After that, we got to work insulating the kneewall. We installed blocks of SilverGlo™ foam insulation board between the ceiling joist bays. We then air sealed between these blocks. Since SilverGlo™ has a radiant barrier on both sides, it reflects roof heat out in the summer and house heat back in in the winter -- ensuring that the homeowner will be comfortable. They can already feel the difference in their home!