Basement, Crawl Space and Attic Insulation Experts in Huntington, MA

This homeowner in Huntington, MA approached us at a home show to ask for help with his basement.  One of the issues they were facing is that the basement needed more structural support. Structural problems, such as settling columns or sagging beams and floor joists, are common within homes. Settlings of columns in a basement is most often caused by weak foundation soils. Over time, these soils shift and settle with changes in moisture content and density, causing movement of the columns and the beams above. Sagging beams and floor joists are often the result of improper spacing of existing pier columns, effectively overloading beams and causing them to bend and sag. Excess moisture and wood rot can also cause beams and joists to weaken over time. Result - unlevel floors, cracking walls, doors and windows don't function correctly. 

Luckily, Fogarty's Home Services had a solution to the issue this customer was having. We utilized our SmartJack™ floor support system. The SmartJack™ system will level and stabilize the existing beams and floor joists in a home. A solid base of engineered fill addresses problems with weak foundation soils by effectively transferring the load to competent strata. Industrial strength, galvanized steel columns are secured to the beams or joists in the basement. A heavy-duty, threaded rod allows for adjustment and a custom fit for each SmartJack™ system that is installed. The SmartJack™ is made from high-strength steel components and provides the best opportunity to lift the above floors and walls back to their original, level position. The SmartJack™ is galvanized for corrosion-resistance, can be installed in very tight conditions where height or access is limited. Results - immediate stabilization of floors, floors are level, improved operation of doors and windows, restoration of property value. 

This homeowner in Huntington, MA called us hoping that we would be able to help him with his attic. There was a large amount of mold, and it was causing issues in the home. Mold in an attic is not normal, not healthy, and a sign that there is another problem in the home causing the relative humidity in the attic to go above 75% so mold can grow on wood and insulation. 

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 Huntington, MA called us hoping that we would be able to help her with her home. The home was not insulated properly, and there was no insulation in the rim joist in the 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, 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.