Reliable Insulation & Radon Testing Company in Ellington, CT

This homeowner in Ellington, CT reached out to us hoping to get several home projects done. One of the ones she was most focused on was her home's comfort. Her home was uncomfortable, and her house was not energy efficient. 

We helped this customer first by removing the insulation from the attic. The loose blown fiberglass insulation was vacuumed out of the attic and disposed of. Result - Now the attic is clean! It’s ready for proper air sealing and installation of clean, new, fresh cellulose insulation to make the home comfortable and energy efficient.  

This homeowner in Ellington, CT reached out to us due to her home being uncomfortable. She wanted to replace the insulation in her attic and basement, and she was hoping to make her home more energy efficient. When it comes to making homes more comfortable, stopping air leakage at the top of the house is the #1 priority. Outside air leaking in at the bottom of the home only happens because warm air leaked out of the top. Can lights are holes in the ceiling. Air leaks between the fixture and the drywall, and through the fixture itself because of the many holes and seams in it. To make matters worse, when the light is on, incandescent and halogen bulbs burn at 380˚F and this hot air rises faster and causes the can light to leak faster. Most can lights are not rated to have insulation against them because of the fire hazard when these fixtures get hot. And gaps in attic insulation cause heat loss in addition to the can light air leakage problem. Results - more drafts and colder rooms downstairs. Higher overall home air leakage rate. Higher heating and cooling (fuel and electric) bills.

We had the perfect solution for this customer! In this solution, we utilize our TiteShell™ airtight, fireproof can light covers. TiteShell™ can light covers are installed over can lights, fitted 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, TruSoft™ insulation is blown into the attic against and over them, eliminating costly gaps in insulation and adding R-value. Results - less drafts and more comfortable rooms - including downstairs. A tighter more energy efficient house, lower heating and cooling (fuel and electric) bills, house is easier to heat and cool.

This homeowner in Ellington, CT called us hoping to be able to help him with his home. His home's radon level came back at 4.1 pCi/L. This is over the EPA's recommended Radon Action Level of 4 pCi/L. He was hoping to mitigate his radon exposure.

We were able to help this customer. We installed a passive radon mitigation system in his home. Once the ideal space for the system is located, our radon mitigation technician was able to install it. He first started by drilling a hole into the concrete slab in the basement. Once the core had been removed, the radon technician installed a pipe and secured it. He also installed a manometer - which measures the pressure of the radon in the system. This is the indicator of whether or not the radon system is functioning correctly. He then drilled a hole for the exterior penetration and installed pipes for that as well. He then went to the outside of the home, installing the fan. The technician then sealed all cracks, gaps, and around the holes drilled for the system. After a quick test of the system, our radon technician was done and the homeowner was happy! Now he has a brand new mitigation system that will keep his radon levels low and his family safe.

This homeowner in Ellington, CT called us hoping that we would be able to help her with her crawl space. She had a home that was well insulated in the main portion of the building. However, the addition the previous homeowner had added had a crawl space that was not well insulated. In a crawl space, 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. Crawl space ceiling insulation, especially fiberglass batts, doesn’t stop the flow of cold air into the home. Results - cold floors, drafty, uncomfortable rooms, cold 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 crawl space 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 crawl space surfaces.

This homeowner in Ellington, CT called us hoping that we would be able to help him with his bulkhead door. A home inspector informed him that he would need to have it replaced, and he was hoping to get that done as the bulkhead door was almost 20 years old. 

Fogarty's Home Services was able to help this customer. We were able to install a beautiful new bulkhead door. We caulked around the edges and installed flashing behind the door to ensure a tight fit. Now, it looks amazing, and the homeowner is happy! 

This homeowner in Ellington, CT called us looking for help with his basement. His first floor was very cold and it was causing problems in the main area of the home. 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 Ellington, CT got in contact with us to make their vented attic more suitable for storage. The average attic is considered outside space, getting just as hot and cold as the outside. In the summer, the sun heats the roof and that heat radiates down to the underside of the roof and into the attic which can get as hot as 130 degrees! The extremes an attic can reach are not good for storage. Our SuperAttic Advanced Conversion System is the perfect solution to keep your goods in good condition.

First, we make sure than air leaks are sealed off. Next we install our SilverGlo graphite infused foam insulation board on the underside of roof. SilverGlo has a radiant heat barrier foil on both sides so that the foam doesn't have to do all of the work keeping out the heat. The roof vents are still able to vent out excess heat and moisture while the attic is still able to stay a reasonable temperature.

This Ellington homeowner was able to get their attic controlled and their belongings safe thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions.

These home owners in Ellington, CT had called us to their home because they were looking for a quote on re-insulating their attic. They had just taken care of a serious mice problem in the attic as well. They mentioned they had old, nasty fiberglass insulation up there at the time. We already know that fiberglass is one of a mouse's favorite nesting places! When our building science specialist got to the home, he conducted the Full Home Energy Evaluation and came to a conclusion of what should be done to benefit these homeowners home energy efficiency.

Fiberglass insulation is super fluffy, and is not able to properly insulate a home on its own. Due to this, this home was way colder than it should be this winter. This was caused by the lack of proper insulation. Without proper insulation air can leak into your attic and out of your home, making it difficult and costly to keep a home warm. We removed the old insulation, air sealed with our 4" SilverGlo foam board insulation, and sealed around each piece to ensure air sealing. We then made a catwalk so that when we blow insulation in on our next step, these homeowners still have a storage area. Then we blow in our Cellulose insulation to completely insulate the rest of the attic. Our Cellulose insulation contains boric acid, which will get into the eyes of rodents and irritate them, making them not want to return! This will ensure the problem they already solved with the mice!

Now we have helped these homeowners with new and improved air sealing and insulation, and their home is more comfortable and energy efficient! 

Below is a photo of the finished attic. You can see the catwalk we built and all of the new insulation!