Home Environment Solutions Before & After Photos

Sam reached out after dealing with cold floors, high energy bills, and major temperature swings upstairs. On top of that, ice damming started forming along the roofline; one of the biggest signs that heat is escaping into the attic.

When we evaluated the home, we found the root of the problem: very little insulation in the attic and multiple air leakage points. Without enough insulation and proper air sealing, warm air rises into the attic, melts snow on the roof and causes ice to refreeze at the edges creating ice dams.

Our team focused on rebuilding the attic system from the ground up. We sealed attic air leaks, sealed top plates and soffit areas, addressed chimney-related leakage, and insulated the attic access opening. Then we installed proper insulation levels to create a strong, consistent thermal barrier.

By stopping air movement and adding the right amount of insulation, we were able to control heat loss at the source. Now the attic is properly sealed and insulated, the home holds temperature more consistently, and the conditions that cause ice damming have been significantly reduced.

Large newly remodeled office space was devastated when the sprinkler system failed and flooded the building.  Home Environment Systems responded immediately to extract the water to prevent mold growth and dry the building.   Our restoration team rebuilt the damaged areas to a pre loss new condition.   The owners business was only affected minimally and was able to reopen quickly.  

Matt and Lori, in Chester, WV, called with concerns about their access, insulation, and air escaping around the chimney in the attic space. Our home energy expert, Russ, provided them with solutions for to resolve these issues. Our team removed and disposed of existing insulation and prepared the work space for the installation of fresh, clean insulation. A SuperPlatform Catwalk was installed, made of 4" SilverGlo and 3/8" OSB boards to secure a walkway, while providing vertical retention dams as needed to hold blown-in insulation. They also enlarged and insulated the scuttle hatch cover with ZypFoam and SilverGlo fasteners, for easier access to the attic space equipment. Baffles were installed along the perimeter and Zypfoam was used anywhere air was penetrating the exterior walls and the top plate. The team wrapped up by wrapping the chimney with Rockwool and sealed with Fire Caulk. 

Lewis contacted us because his two-story home was drafty, uncomfortable, and costing too much to heat and cool. On top of that, rodents had contaminated the attic, which needed to be cleaned and handled properly to protect the home’s air quality.

Our team removed rodent contamination and fully disinfected and sanitized the attic. We then air-sealed and insulated the attic, encapsulated the ductwork to stop air loss, installed an insulated scuttle cover, and sealed top plates to tighten the home’s envelope.

Now, Lewis’s home is cleaner, healthier, and much more comfortable. Temperatures are stable throughout the house, energy bills are lower, and the attic space is properly sealed and protected going forward.

From inadequate and uneven to R60 all over and storage area