Home Insulation Services Before & After Photos

Our energy conservation specialists can not even count how many times they go in for inspections and just find that owners (or previous owners) have handled cold homes and high fuel/electric bills by simply adding more insulation.  That is what we found at this home where they had blow in loose fill fiberglass over batt insulation.  That is RARELY the right solution for the problem.

Often what is needed is air sealing.  Think of it like this.  Would you leave your window open when it was cold and throw on another sweater if you had the ability to close the window?  No, you would close the window first, and this is what we do when we air seal.  We close up all those open penetrations that are allowing conditioned air to escape FIRST. Then we insulate.

A customer in Wilmington, DE sought to improve their home's comfort throughout the year, focusing on making rooms warmer during the winter, cooler in the summer, and keeping floors warmer during colder months.

Challenges:

• Inconsistent temperatures in key rooms, making them too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer.
• Cold floors in winter, reducing overall comfort.

Our Solutions:

1. Attic Insulation and Air Sealing:
   • We removed and disposed of the existing insulation in the attic to prepare the space for fresh, high-performance insulation.
   • TiteShell™ recessed light fixture covers were installed to properly insulate around recessed lighting, preventing air leaks.
   • TruSoft™ stabilized cellulose insulation was blown into the attic floor, reaching an R60 value (17 inches), significantly improving the home’s thermal resistance.
   • A layer of 4-inch SilverGlo™ insulation was added along the attic deck, boosting insulation and energy efficiency.
   • The attic’s scuttle landing was enhanced with a SuperPlatform™ and insulation dams, ensuring complete insulation coverage.
   • To reduce air leaks around the attic entry, we installed a David Lewis™ attic pull-down stair hatch cover, providing a tight seal.
2. Floor and Rim Joist Sealing:
   • The attic floor was air-sealed using ZypFoam™, ensuring all gaps and penetrations were tightly sealed to eliminate drafts.
   • Rim joists were sealed and insulated with spray foam, improving the warmth of the floors and preventing heat loss in the winter.

Rebates and Savings: The customer took advantage of the Energize Delaware rebate program, allowing them to save money on these essential home upgrades while boosting their home’s energy efficiency.

Outcome: As a result, the home now enjoys year-round comfort, with rooms that are warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, and floors that stay cozy during colder months. The energy efficiency improvements, combined with the cost savings from the Energize Delaware rebates, make this home not only more comfortable but also more affordable to maintain.

If you're looking for similar results, we can help make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient, too!

Before and after in Wilmington, DE: Our client sought improved comfort in rooms with cathedral ceilings and warmer floors in winter. We removed old batt insulation, air sealed and insulated the attic with TruSoft™ stabilized cellulose, installed SilverGlo™ on walls and between floor joists, and removed moldy insulation from the crawl space ceiling. We also installed the CleanSpace™ Encapsulation System with Drainage Matting and SilverGlo™, and spray foamed the rim joist. The project was completed with the help of an Energize Delaware rebate!

This attic had absolutely no insulation, leaving the rest of the house to suffer from heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer.  Dr. Energy Saver was able to install blown fiberglass insulation to a recommended R-value and a radiant barrier around the perimeter of the attic. This insulation will keep the warm air in during the winter months and the hot air out during the summer months.

These homeowners in Wyoming, DE were suffering with an uncomfortable home due to their vented crawl space. The insulation in their vented crawl space started to sag away and caused air to flow through it. With the constant air flow the crawl space formed condensation and high humidity. This can lead to mold growth, odors and wood rots. 

Dr. Energy Saver has a simple solution to help these homeowners with their vented crawl space. Dr. Energy Saver will install a CleanSpace Encapsulation system on top of their dirt floor as well as install SilverGlo along the walls of the crawl space. This helps seal off any unwanted air from leaking into the crawl space. The results are low humidity, warmer floors upstairs and lower utility costs. 

Finally, these homeowners can live comfortably in their own home while also saving money!