Insulation Services Before & After Photos

Jeremy found Mold in the attic of his Coraopolis home; he also knew his insulation would need removed and replaced.   Jeremy searched online and found Home Environment Solutions.  Not only could they remediate the mold they could remove and replace the insulation.   

Russ came out and did a free in home evaluation for Jeremy.  Russ sat down and went over all of the options with him and they agreed on the best way to deal with the issues.   

The HES team arrived and removed the hold dirty insulation  treated the mold damaged wood  and added air sealing and blown in Cellulous insulation.   

George from Coraopolis , Pa called Home Environment Solutions saying that no matter if she adjusts the temperature on his thermostat, his home is still cold in the winter and warm in the summer. We sent our expert Russ out to her home to perform a free home energy audit. Russ found old batt insulation, a non-insulated scuttle cover and unsealed penetrations such as wire and pipe runs.

We sent our insulation team out and they removed all the old insulation and disposed of it. Installed Silverglo along attic deck, installed titeshell over top of can lights and sealed with zipfoam. They also sealed and insulated scuttle cover, air sealed all penetrations interior and exterior and installed Trusoft cellulose.  

Angelo reached out after noticing a musty odor and visible mold in his attic. In addition to the mold concerns, the upstairs of the home experienced hot and cold temperature swings, making it uncomfortable throughout the year.

Our team addressed the problem at the source. We performed professional mold remediation in the attic, disinfecting and treating the affected areas. Contaminated materials were properly removed, and the attic was thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

While completing the remediation, we also upgraded the attic system to improve performance. We sealed and insulated the attic, encapsulated the duct system to reduce energy loss, dense-packed insulation where needed, installed insulation dams, sealed top plates, and improved attic access by installing a new pull-down ladder. These improvements also created better attic storage and safer access for future use.

With the mold eliminated and the attic properly sealed and insulated, Angelo’s home now smells clean, the upstairs temperatures are more stable, and overall energy performance has improved.

Chris reached out after being referred by another insulation company. His single-story home was experiencing cold floors, drafty rooms, and high energy bills. There was significant air loss throughout the home, making it difficult to maintain a consistent indoor temperature.

Our team focused on tightening the attic system to reduce energy loss at the top of the home. We sealed attic penetrations, sealed top plates, addressed chimney-related leakage, improved attic access, and upgraded insulation levels to strengthen the thermal boundary. By sealing these major air leakage points, we helped prevent conditioned air from escaping and outside air from entering.

After the work was completed, temperatures throughout the home became more consistent, drafts were reduced, and energy costs improved. The home now holds heat more effectively and performs more efficiently year-round.

Sue was experiencing two common but frustrating problems in her Coraopolis, PA home: high energy bills and temperatures that were difficult to keep comfortable throughout the year.

Split-level homes can present unique comfort challenges because the different living levels may have different heating and cooling demands. When the attic isn't properly air sealed, these temperature differences can become even more noticeable. 

Rather than simply adding insulation or assuming the heating and cooling system was the problem, Home Environment Solutions focused on improving the attic's air boundary.

Our team completed comprehensive attic air sealing to address hidden openings that allow conditioned air to move from the living spaces into the attic.

One important part of the project involved the attic access. Attic hatches and access openings can be significant source of unwanted air movement when they aren't properly sealed and insulated. Addressing this area helps maintain a more continuous thermal boundary between the living space and attic.

We also completed top-plate air sealing. Top plates are located where interior walls meet the attic. Small gaps and openings along these areas can allow heated or cooled air to escape, making it harder for the home to maintain consistent temperatures.

Another important improvement involved chimney-related air leakage areas. These areas require careful attention because openings around chimney structures can create pathways for air movement.

Sue's project demonstrates why improving comfort isn't always about installing more insulation or replacing HVAC equipment. Sometimes, the first step is controlling where air moves through the home.