Insulating a Basement in Simsbury, CT

This homeowner in Simsbury, CT called us hoping that we would be able to help him with his home. He needed mold removal as well as ventilation added to his attic. He was inspired to reach out to us after having his home evaluated for solar panels. They recommended work that he needed done beforehand, and so he had a checklist from that alongside his research that was ready to go. When our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home, he went through the homeowner's issues with home comfort in addition to those initial needs. He stated that he had high energy bills as well as very bad drafts and high humidity in his home -- especially in his basement. He did not have insulation in his basement, which was part of his issue.

We had the perfect solution for this customer! We utilized two-part expanding spray foam. We insulated the rim joist (the perimeter of the floor framing system along the exterior of the home). We spray this foam in the rim joist and over the sill plate. Insulating the rim joist in this way seals all air leaks -- filling in the cracks and gaps that are present there. This prevents outside air from getting into the home. The homeowner is now very happy, and he is much more comfortable in his home!