Expert Insulation & Radon Mitigation Company in Hebron, CT

This homeowner in Hebron, CT called us looking to remove and replace his attic insulation. He had previously had issues with insects. When our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home, he noted that the fiberglass batts were not installed properly, there were multiple layers, and there was a radiant barrier on top of it. These issues caused mold in the attic, as well as in the fiberglass itself. He wanted to have the mold removed as soon as possible. 

We had the perfect solution for this customer! In this solution, we utilize our Mold-X2 Cleaner and Botanical solutions. Mold-X2 Cleaner effectively eliminates mold and mildew stains on contact. It is non-abrasive and non-flammable, and is sprayed on effected areas. 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 the attic is ready for other solutions. Result - Mold eliminated, no odors or wood rot.

This homeowner in Hebron, CT called us looking for insulation in his walls and basement. When our Home Comfort Specialist arrived, he noted that there was insufficient insulation in the rim joist. 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 your 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.

Fogarty's Home Services had the perfect solution for this customer that met their needs. This solution was to spray foam the rim joist to seal air leaks and insulate the basement. Two part expanding spray foam is in-stalled on rim joist and over sill plate to seal all air leaks from the outside and insulate this important area of your home. Fogarty's Home Services' 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 your home. Results - warmer floors, less drafts, more comfortable rooms, your house is easier to heat and costs less to heat, less summertime condensation on cold basement surfaces.

This homeowner in Hebron, CT called us when she realized that the insulation in her attic was over 30 years old -- original to the home -- and needed replacing. The home suffered from inadequate insulation. In the home, air leaked from the soffits into poorly insulated kneewall spaces. This resulted in cold drafty rooms in winter that are harder than necessary to heat, and hot rooms in the summer as roof heat radiates in unchecked. Kneewall spaces were dusty and too cold or hot - unsuitable for clean storage.

Fogarty's Home Services had the perfect solution for this customer -- a SuperKneewall™. First, our SilverGlo™ foam insulation panels are installed on the bottom of the rafters in the kneewall spaces and the ceiling joist bays are blocked and sealed with foam to stop air leakage. Then the roof slopes are dense packed with TruSoft™ cellulose insulation to stop air flow and insulate. Finally, the flat ceiling is insulated with TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. Result - rooms are comfortable all year and need much less heat and air conditioning. Drafts are eliminated as kneewall spaces are airtight and clean and suitable for storage. Summer roof heat is far less.

This customer in Hebron, CT called us due to the fact that she knew the insulation had fallen down in her crawl space -- it was visibly on the ground, and her home was colder as a result. Our Home Comfort Specialist came out and confirmed that the insulation was, in fact, on the ground. In the winter, vents in the crawlspace let cold air directly into the home. Floor insulation sags away from the sub floor and the cold air gets above it - rendering the insulation useless. In the summer the vents let warm humid air in which is cooled by the subterranean crawl space. This caused the relative humidity to go way up and condensation to form all over the crawl space surfaces including floor joists and ducts. Mold grows and wood rots, while insect and other pests flourish. Musty odors can be noticed upstairs as mold spores travel upwards into the living space. Eventually rotted floor joist must be replaced and mold must be remediated. An unending stream of water vapor comes up from the ground adding to the moisture load in the crawl space and house. The damp air is harder to heat and cool. Result - condensation, mold, rot, pests and odors, cold floors, drafts, uncomfortable home, higher fuel and electric bills.

Luckily, Fogarty's Home Services knew exactly what to do for this customer. We were able to help her by using our CleanSpace™ encapsulation system with drainage matting, TerraBlock™ floor insulation and SilverGlo™ insulation on the walls. The vents and other air leaks to the outside were sealed. The walls were insulated with SilverGlo™ insulation with a reflective radiant barrier face. SilverGlo™ foam has graphite infused into the foam to increase the R-value by 24% over standard foam. A dimpled plastic drainage matting was installed across the floor to create an airspace and thermal break, and TerraBlock™ floor insulation was installed over it. Finally the heavy duty, 20 mil thick CleanSpace™ crawl space encapsulation liner was installed permanently across the dirt floor - sealed with mechanical fasteners to the walls and spiked to the floor. CleanSpace™ features Ultrafresh™ anti-microbial ingredients in the product. Results - much lower humidity, much warmer floors upstairs, less drafts, more comfortable house, lower fuel and electric bills. Our customer reached out to us and said "I love it! My house is so much warmer, and it has been staying around 60 degrees."