Insulating a Basement in Worcester, MA

This homeowner in Worcester, MA called stating that she had drafty windows. She believed that one of the windows in her home was cracked. Upon further discussion, we learned that she was the owner & one of the occupants in a multifamily home. All of her tenants were experiencing different home comfort issues. While evaluating the home, the Home Comfort Specialist found that the basement was significantly under-insulated.

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 she is much more comfortable in her home!