Insulation & Mold Remediation Company in Easthampton, MA

This homeowner in Westhampton, MA called us hoping that we would be able to help her with her radon mitigation system. She wanted to sell her house, however, the radon system they already had installed was non-functioning. She stated that at one point, the system became quite noisy, so she shut it off. When she went to turn it back on, it would not start. 

We were able to help this customer. We replaced her old, non-functioning radon fan with a new one. We utilize many different radon fans depending on many different factors. This home required our Festa AMG Maverick fan. Now, this homeowner has a functioning radon mitigation fan, and she will feel confident listing her home on the market! 

This homeowner in Westhampton, MA called us hoping we would be able to help him with his attic insulation. He had old fiberglass insulation in the attic, which a previous contractor had left and simply added more insulation to. 

We had the perfect solution for this customer. We removed the old insulation. The batt insulation was bagged and then the attic was vacuumed to remove pieces, parts and dust. Result - Now the attic is clean!

This homeowner in Easthampton, MA called us hoping to have his attic insulated. Our Home Comfort Specialist arrived in the home and noticed that the scuttle hole was not insulated. This presents a problem. A scuttle hole is necessary to access an attic. The problem is they leak a LOT of air that the homeowner paid to heat from their home to the vented attic where it is lost. All this air leaving the top of the house is replaced with cold out-side air entering at the lower levels of the home, causing drafts, cold floors and uncomfortable rooms that are hard to heat. In addition to these problems, the scuttle hole is a big area in the ceiling that is not insulated - and an attic can be 30˚F in the winter and a blazing 130˚F in the summer! Result - cold, drafty rooms that are hard to heat, high overall home air leakage, and higher heating and cooling (fuel and electric) bills.

Fogarty's Home Services had the answer to this problem. We were able to air seal and insulate the scuttle cover. The scuttle cover is weather-stripped to stop air leakage. Then the cover is insulated with a SilverGlo™ foam insulation panel. SilverGlo™ has graphite infused into the foam which bumps up the R value (insulation value) by 24% over standard EPS foam. In addition, it has a radiant barrier on top to reflect heat from a hot summer attic. Result - a tighter, more comfortable, less drafty home. Rooms easier to heat and lower fuel and electric bills.

Mold in your attic is not normal, not healthy, and a sign that there is another problem in your home causing the relative humidity in your attic to go above 75% so mold can grow on wood and insulation. Fogarty's Home Services can surely fix the relative humidity problem with other solutions, but what about the mold that’s already there? Can it be neutralized with an effective treatment? Results - Mold all over your roof deck, odor, and even rot. Mold-X2 Cleaner effectively eliminates mold and mildew stains on contact. It is non-abrasive and non-flammable, and is sprayed on effected areas. There is a temporary odor from the product, so we recommend that the homeowners leave the house for a few hours, depending on how well the space can be ventilated. Once Mold-X2 Cleaner is applied, mold disappears instantly, leaving wood surfaces looking nearly new. Mold X2 Botanical, a plant-based disinfectant with a pleasant, temporary scent, is sprayed or fogged on surfaces, which prevents mold from growing back. Now your attic is ready for other solutions from Fogarty's Home Services. Results - Mold is eliminated, no odors or wood rot are present.

This homeowner was experiencing cold, drafty rooms as well as significant ice damming.  Our Building Science Expert met with the homeowners for an energy evaluation and built a strong Accomplish List for their concerns in the home.  An Accomplish List is a list of concerns and problems the homeowner is experiencing.  This allows our Building Science Expert to fully understand how the home is operating.  After a thorough inspection, minimal insulation, lack of ventilation and evidence of ice dam problems in the ceilings of the conditioned spaces were discovered.  The initial treatments from our Book of Solutions were to remove existing insulation and vacuum the attic.  Then, using our 1-part expandable fire foam, we air sealed all existing penetrations from tops of walls, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.  Air sealing prevents conditioned air from leaving our unconditioned attics.  

We also provided the homeowner with a pull down stair system to more easily access their attic.  Additionally, we added our insulated storage deck to help meet the homeowners storage needs.  We also installed a bathroom ventilation system through the gable side of their home in order to allow the warm, humid air from showers to get directed outside the home.  

TruSoft Cellulose insulation built up to an R-value of 60 was blown into the attic.  This insulation will dramatically increase the conduction  loss(heat moving through solid surfaces).  

The homeowners have recognized a significant change immediately.  They look forward to having a more comfortable and energy efficient home.