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Professional Radon Mitigation & Indoor Air Quality Services

Many homeowners worry about radon gas, especially because it is one of the leading causes of cancer for nonsmokers in the United States. Also, since it is odorless, invisible, and tasteless, it is even more concerning, as the only way to detect it is through radon testing. That is why Fogarty's Home Services offers reliable radon testing services throughout Old Lyme, CT using a continuous radon monitor. If needed, we can also design and install a personalized radon mitigation system. Or, if you have an existing mitigation system, we can inspect it for you and offer a radon fan replacement.

Services We Offer:

  • Radon Testing
  • Radon Mitigation
  • Radon System Inspection
  • Radon Fan Replacement
  • Indoor Air Quality Control
  • Dehumidifier Installation
  • Vapor Intrusion Mitigation
  • Energy Recovery Ventilation

Plus, we handle more than just home radon. We offer indoor air quality services, including dehumidification systems and much more. Call us today to schedule a radon test or estimate on our indoor air quality services!

Job Stories From Old Lyme, CT
Insulating an Attic in Old Lyme, CT

This homeowner in Old Lyme, CT reached out to us because she said that she was using an excessive amount of fuel to heat her home and was hoping that we would be able to help her with her insulation. Our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home and identified that the home did not have adequate attic insulation. Since attics are vented, we should think of them thermally as outside in the winter. In summer because of the suns radiant heat, they are much worse than outside, reaching 130˚ on summer days. Clearly, we need to keep an absolute boundary between our living space and the attic so inside air doesn’t move to the attic in the heating season (convection), and heat doesn’t pass up through our ceilings in winter (conduction), and down from our ceilings in the hot summer (conduction, radiation). To reduce overall air leakage, the attic is the first priority because warm air rises to the top of the house and finds any and all holes to leak out into the cold vented attic and is lost. Holes, gaps and joints include between drywall and framing at the top of walls, around pipes, wires, electric boxes, fixtures, duct, penetrations, ceiling grilles and joints in framing. And the only reason cold air leaks in from the outside at the lower levels of the house, is that warm air leaked out of the top and created a suction at the bottom. 

 

We had the perfect solution for this homeowner. Adding insulation in an attic without sealing all air leaks first should never be done, because it is just burying air leaks and making them impossible to seal later - and insulation DOES NOT STOP air leaks. That’s why, in this solution, we first carefully air seal the many various points where air from the home leaks up into the attic and is lost. Our premium TruSoft™ cellulose insulation is blown to the optimum R-value (typically R60). TruSoft™ will not burn, get moldy, or attract pests. Blown insulation fills all gaps and odd shaped voids, and by filling over framing members, “thermal bridging” is avoided.

Removing Mold from a Basement in Old Lyme, CT

This homeowner in Old Lyme, CT called us hoping that we would be able to help him with his home. We had previously helped his sister in law with her home, and he was excited to work with us. He had called regarding his attic originally, however, wanted his basement checked as well. When our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home, he noted substantial mold in the basement. High relative humidity in a basement will cause mold to grow on the surfaces of framing lumber, floors, insulation, and everywhere. Spores are the airborne seeds of mold, which are produced when the mold is growing and active. These spores float on airstreams up from the basement into the main living space, and people with sensitivities can react to them.

 

We had the perfect solution for this customer. We utilized our Mold-X2 Cleaner and Botanical solution for this issue. 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 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 surface 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 basement is ready for other solutions. Results – The mold is eliminated, with no odors or potential for wood rot. The basement is now ready for a permanent repair to keep humidity low.

Insulating a Basement in Old Lyme, CT

This couple in Old Lyme, CT called as they were having issues with their home. The home was extremely cold in the winter, and they wanted a solution before the cold weather started again. Our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home and found that there was insufficient insulation in the basement. 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 these customers. 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.

 

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