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Making a Home More Energy Efficient in Stafford Springs, CT

This homeowner in Stafford Springs, CT called us out to their home to see what we could do to make their home more energy efficient. We noticed during out Home Energy Evaluation that they had inefficient fiberglass insulation and an un-airsealed can light. Stopping air leakage at the top of the house is a priority when it comes to making a home more comfortable.  Can lights are holes in the ceiling which allow air to leak into the attic between the fixture and the drywall.  Air leaks through the fixture itself due to the many holes and seams in it.  Most can lights are not rated to have insulation against them because of the fire hazard when the fixture gets hot.  We installed our Dr. Energy Saver TiteShell can light covers.  We used our expanding foam to make these lights air tight.  These covers are safe from the fire hazards of hot bulbs and fixtures allowing cellulose insulation to be blown into the attic.

Cleaning up a Crawlspace in Stafford Springs, CT

This homeowner in Stafford Springs, CT knew he had to upgrade the insulation in his crawlspace. Even at a quick glance it is clear that the old insulation was sagging and falling off the crawlspace ceiling, which leaves space for cold air to push up into the home causing cold floors and making the home harder to heat.

We started by pulling out the old, ineffective insulation. We then installed our SilverGlo foam board with special long screws and sealed any seams. SilverGlo is not only an excellent insulator, but it's not sagging or budging any time soon.

Thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions, this homeowner no longer has to worry about the cold seeping up into the home for the foreseeable future.

Stop Air Leakage Around Chimney in Stafford Springs, CT

Our customer in Stafford Springs, CT called Fogarty's Home Services with concerns regarding drafts and the effectiveness of her attic insulation. When our Home Comfort Specialist arrived and performed a Free Home Energy Evaluation for her, he noticed open air space between the chimney and the lack of proper insulation. We prepared the chimney for insulation by sealing the chimney chase with metal flashing. We then installed fireproof panels to insulate the area around the chimney and prevent air leakage. The attic was then air sealed and insulated with TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. This keeps the temperature-controlled air the customer is paying for INSIDE the home, lowering her energy bills and saving her money! 

Making a Basement in Storrs Mansfield, CT Warmer

These homeowners in Storrs Mansfield, CT had issues with their basement being cold and energy bills being high. For those with laundry set ups in the basement, it is extra important for the basement to be comfortable and not have to worry about freezing pipes. Not only that, but a basement that is not properly air sealed will let cold air from outside up into the home, making the heating system work harder to keep the home warm.

There was ineffective fiberglass insulation that we had to remove before starting our process, it was starting to fall apart and would only deteriorate further if left in. We sealed the rim joist with expanding foam and installed our Foamax polyiso insulation foam board onto the walls with our Foam-Tite fasteners. Foamax has flame retardant properties as well as a foil facing to reflect heat to keep it in.

Thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions, these homeowners will no longer have to be uncomfortable in their basement or worry about high energy bills.

Air Sealing Can Lights in Salem, CT

Many homes have recessed lighting.  Can lights are a major source of air leakage from the conditioned space into the unconditioned attic space.  Most of these lights use incandescent or halogen bulbs which burn at 380 degrees.  Hot air rises faster so the air leaks faster.  We used our TiteShell can light covers which are safe to use around hot light fixtures.  Once the covers are fitted around the fixture they are air sealed with expanding foam.