Northampton, MA's Trusted Name in Insulation & Mold Removal

This homeowner in Northampton, MA reached out to us online hoping that we would be able to help her with her crawl space. She needed more insulation in her crawl space and basement. 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 Northampton, MA called us looking to get his attic inspected for mold. He was hoping to get any mold there remediated as soon as possible. Our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home and confirmed that there was mold there. 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. Result - Mold all over the 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. 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 Northampton, MA called us after removing all of the insulation in his basement due to a rodent infestation. When our Home Comfort Specialist arrived in the home, he recommended that the rim joist be sealed and insulated. 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 a home. Results - cold floors, drafty, uncomfortable rooms, cold basement/lower level, higher heating and cooling bills and more condensation in the basement in the summer.

Fogarty's had the perfect solution for this customer. Two part expanding spray foam was 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 a 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 Northampton, MA had already been working with us to make their home more energy efficient when they decided to tackle the moisture issues that they had in their basement. Mold grows at relative humidity of 75% and produces spores and odors which will rise up into the home.

We encapsulated the crawlspace and sealed the rim joist to stop most humid air from coming in, but to ensure that moisture will be kept under control, we installed our SaniDry Basement Air System. The SaniDry is a high performance, energy efficient dehumidification system made specifically for basements. Dehumidifying the cooler air of a basement is more difficult than warm air like a traditional dehumidifier, but with a larger cold coil surface area in its heat exchange core, it is able to dry and circulate the air with ease. The SaniDry also has a two stage high efficiency filtration system to remove mold spores in the air.

The only thing this homeowner needs to do is now set their desired relative humidity, and the SaniDry will do the rest!

Thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions, this home will no longer have moisture issues and the homeowner can be at ease!