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Reducing a Cold and Drafty Kitchen in Ellington, CT

Reducing a Cold and Drafty Kitchen in Ellington, CT

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Reducing a Cold and Drafty Kitchen in Ellington, CT Reducing a Cold and Drafty Kitchen in Ellington, CT

This homeowner in Ellington, CT called us out to their home to take a look as some problems that have been experiencing. The problem was their kitchen, their kitchen was very cold and drafty and they could not figure out why. They also had extremely high energy bills due to the amount of heat they were losing. We went to the home to perform a Full Home energy Evaluation to figure out why they were having this issue. We knew we needed to help these customers become more comfortable in a room of their home that they spend a lot of time in. While conducting the Energy Evaluation we noticed that in their basement, directly under their kitchen the walls were full of fiberglass insulation. Fiberglass insulation is soft and fluffy, and allows a great deal of cold air to travel through. Because of this it does not make for a great insulation choice. Air was seeping through this fiberglass and up into this homeowners kitchen, creating a cold and drafty living space.  We knew exactly what we had to do to make these homeowners more comfortable, and energy efficient in their home.

The first thing we need to do in this homeowners basement was the nasty task of removing all of the old, fiberglass insulation. We properly bag up and dispose of this insulation and bring it off site. Next, we install our Polyisocyanurate foam insulation board on the basement walls. This isn’t just an ordinary foam board- Polyisocyanurate foam has the flame retardant properties to satisfy building codes to leave it exposed in the basement. It also has a foil facing to reflect heat so that the insulation isn’t doing all the work by itself. We make sure these boards are tightly secured with Dr. Energy Savers proprietary Foam-Tite Fasteners. This will drastically reduce this customers energy bills, and the cold, drafty kitchen.

Thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions, this homeowner can not live more comfortably, happy, and energy efficient in their home!!

 

Removing and Replacing Insulation in an Attic in Ellington, CT

Removing and Replacing Insulation in an Attic in Ellington, CT

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Removing and Replacing Insulation in an Attic in Ellington, CT Removing and Replacing Insulation in an Attic in Ellington, CT

This customer in Ellington, CT called us out because of a concern they were having in their home. Their concern was that they had very old, ineffective fiberglass insulation in the attic. Fiberglass insulation is super fluffy, and is not able to properly insulate a home on its own. Due to this, this home was way colder than it should be this winter. This was caused by the lack of proper insulation. Without proper insulation air can leak into your attic and out of your home, making it difficult and costly to keep a home warm.

To fix this, we use our SuperPlatform treatment. First we need to remove the existing insulation.  Our installers remove all of the old insulation, bag it up, and properly dispose of the materials. Since this home contains an HVAC system in their attic we have make sure there is a proper walkway, or catwalk in the attic. This makes it so that service can be done correctly and safely in a space where there are mechanics.  Next, we lay our 4" SilverGlo foam board across the wooded walkway. This will increase the insulation value by 24%. We want to make sure that none of the blown in insulation we are installing will get on to our new walkway. Next, we have to install plywood over the foam board held in place by long screws and washers. Following this step, we dense pack TruSoft cellulose insulation into any space beneath the catwalk that is not filled.

Thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions, this customer is warmer and ecstatic with the temperature in their home!

Replacing a Bulkhead Door in Ellington, CT

Replacing a Bulkhead Door in Ellington, CT

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Replacing a Bulkhead Door in Ellington, CT Replacing a Bulkhead Door in Ellington, CT

This homeowner in Ellington, CT called us looking to get his bulkhead door replaced. An inspector recommended it be replaced. Additionally, it was the door original to the house, and was decades old and rusting. 

 

Fogarty's Home Services was able to help this customer. We were able to install a beautiful new bulkhead door. We caulked around the edges and installed flashing behind the door to ensure a tight fit. Now, it looks amazing, and the homeowner is happy! 

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Ellington's Leading Spray Foam Insulation Contractor

Spray foam insulation is the best choice for insulation if you’re looking to increase your comfort & decrease your energy bills. Spray foam insulation is truly the best option for home insulation and here are a few reasons why. Spray Foam Insulation provides an air barrier due to its ability to fill gaps and cracks. It is also great at staying in the hard to reach areas because of its super-adhesive qualities. Spray foam insulation is also waterproof, unlike fiberglass and cellulose insulation. Water will not be able to pass through the foam which makes it an extremely durable and long-lasting product. Lastly, spray foam insulation is foolproof. Spray foam is sprayed as a liquid and then expands and hardens to fill voids and gaps. There is never any chance for an area to be missed or bypassed. Once cured, spray foam insulation will stay in place for decades to come and will never shift or settle like fiberglass. To ensure your home has the best insulation available and your energy bills are low, switch to spray foam insulation today!

Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation Include:

  • Spray foam works in all areas of the home
  • Has a greater R-value
  • Acts as an air sealant
  • Is waterproof
  • Leaves no gaps

Attic Insulation Solutions For Your Ellington Home 

We specialize in a variety of attic insulation services aimed to lessen your home's carbon footprint and save energy and money each month! When it comes to attic insulation, Fogarty's Home Services is the area's leading expert who uses only the highest quality products. Our proven attic insulation solutions offer homeowners of Ellington a great return on their investment as well a difference they can feel year round.  

Fogarty's Home Services specializes in a wide variety of home insulation solutions ranging from spray foam, rigid foam, radiant barrier, blown-in cellulose, and much more. Our patented home insulation products have shown to lower home energy costs 30% or more! Overall the attic is using one of the least insulated parts of a home and as a result, we have perfected our attic insulation techniques to make things as efficient as possible!

If your home is suffering from high energy costs or comfort issues, contact us today for a FREE home insulation estimate. We would love to provide attic insulation to make your home more comfortable!

Services We Offer:

  • Garage Insulation
  • Home Energy Audits
  • Window & Door replacement
  • Crawl Space Insulation
  • Ice Dam Prevention

Reliable Basement Insulation Services

Fogarty's Home Services offers a wide variety of basement insulation types and products. When the right type of basement insulation is installed properly, energy bills are lowered and home comfort is improved. We have a dedicated team of basement insulation professionals with decades of experience and patented products. Our experts can identify basement insulation problems and formulate long-lasting solutions. The basement insulation we provide will eliminate mold, humidity, dampness and promote a healthier and drier space. On top of that, our basement insulation services will improve comfort and cause significant energy savings. Call or click today to schedule your FREE basement insulation estimate!

Crawl Space Insulation Experts

Fogarty's Home Services is an authorized dealer of the nationally renowned Dr. Energy Saver network. That means we have the knowledge and products to give you the exact results you are looking for. When it comes to crawl space insulation we are industry experts who have teams of professionals dedicated to making your crawl space a better place! Your home's crawl space may often go unnoticed but it holds great importance when it comes to the comfort of your home. As the lowest point of your home, the crawl space can suck in cold air from outside and once that air is inside it will slowly warm and circulate upwards throughout the rest of your home. Adding proper insulation to your crawl space can make your home healthier and also lower your energy bills by up to 30%. Crawl space insulation will block air from entering into your crawl space and we also add additional insulation so the existing air won't circulate throughout your home. Crawl space insulation is a great way to spend your money due to the future energy savings you will see! To learn more about crawl space insulation in your Ellington home, call or click today!

Window & Door Installation Company

Fogarty's Home Services installs energy-efficient windows & doors for homeowners in Ellington & nearby. Windows and doors are often forgotten but new windows and doors not only improve the interior and exterior appearance of your home, they also cause significant energy savings. Replacement windows and doors will help to maintain more even temperatures and eliminate drafts and energy loss. Our team of highly skilled window and door installation professionals have combined decades of experience and only use high-quality products. We offer vinyl, fiberglass and aluminum doors so we are sure to have the right products for you. Improve your home’s appeal and comfort today with replacement windows and doors. Contact Fogarty's Home Services today to schedule your FREE estimate!

Mold removal and prevention

Mold is a common household problem that is difficult to remove and unhealthy to have around. For effective mold removal services, you need trained, certified experts who can effectively test for and safely remove mold from your Ellington, CT home.

Removing mold yourself can prove dangerous, as toxic mold can oftentimes be indistinguishable and easily spread. We provide reliable testing and recommend services guaranteed to remove unhealthy mold from your attic, basement, bathroom, or living space and prevent growth in the future.

Job Stories From Ellington, CT
Replacing a Bulkhead Door in Ellington, CT

This homeowner in Ellington, CT called us hoping that we would be able to help him with his bulkhead door. A home inspector informed him that he would need to have it replaced, and he was hoping to get that done as the bulkhead door was almost 20 years old. 

 

Fogarty's Home Services was able to help this customer. We were able to install a beautiful new bulkhead door. We caulked around the edges and installed flashing behind the door to ensure a tight fit. Now, it looks amazing, and the homeowner is happy! 

Insulating a Basement in Ellington, CT

This homeowner in Ellington, CT called us looking for help with his basement. His first floor was very cold and it was causing problems in the main area of the home. 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 this customer. 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.

 

Ventilating and Insulating a Storage Attic in Ellington, CT

This homeowner in Ellington, CT got in contact with us to make their vented attic more suitable for storage. The average attic is considered outside space, getting just as hot and cold as the outside. In the summer, the sun heats the roof and that heat radiates down to the underside of the roof and into the attic which can get as hot as 130 degrees! The extremes an attic can reach are not good for storage. Our SuperAttic Advanced Conversion System is the perfect solution to keep your goods in good condition.

First, we make sure than air leaks are sealed off. Next we install our SilverGlo graphite infused foam insulation board on the underside of roof. SilverGlo has a radiant heat barrier foil on both sides so that the foam doesn't have to do all of the work keeping out the heat. The roof vents are still able to vent out excess heat and moisture while the attic is still able to stay a reasonable temperature.

This Ellington homeowner was able to get their attic controlled and their belongings safe thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions.

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SuperPlatform Treatment for Storage and Savings in Ellington, CT

These home owners in Ellington, CT had called us to their home because they were looking for a quote on re-insulating their attic. They had just taken care of a serious mice problem in the attic as well. They mentioned they had old, nasty fiberglass insulation up there at the time. We already know that fiberglass is one of a mouse's favorite nesting places! When our building science specialist got to the home, he conducted the Full Home Energy Evaluation and came to a conclusion of what should be done to benefit these homeowners home energy efficiency.

Fiberglass insulation is super fluffy, and is not able to properly insulate a home on its own. Due to this, this home was way colder than it should be this winter. This was caused by the lack of proper insulation. Without proper insulation air can leak into your attic and out of your home, making it difficult and costly to keep a home warm. We removed the old insulation, air sealed with our 4" SilverGlo foam board insulation, and sealed around each piece to ensure air sealing. We then made a catwalk so that when we blow insulation in on our next step, these homeowners still have a storage area. Then we blow in our Cellulose insulation to completely insulate the rest of the attic. Our Cellulose insulation contains boric acid, which will get into the eyes of rodents and irritate them, making them not want to return! This will ensure the problem they already solved with the mice!

Now we have helped these homeowners with new and improved air sealing and insulation, and their home is more comfortable and energy efficient! 

 

Below is a photo of the finished attic. You can see the catwalk we built and all of the new insulation!

 

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Work Requests From Ellington, CT
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Looking for an insulation quote for a new construction home in Ellington, CT
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Mold in basement.
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Looking to insulate an attic kneewall 67" high x 12' wide. Studs are 3 x 4. Would like to know the best type of insulation to use that would be flush to the studs so I can install wall paneling over studs when project is completed. Please provide an estimate and whether insulation is needed. The rafter section of the attic is insulated with drywall on studs.
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Looking to improve energy efficiency to reduce heating/cooling costs. Trying to determine if should add/replace attic insulation, seal leaks, etc.
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Looking to spray rim joist
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Rough estimate for 12/24 or 288 square feet of foam
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Attic insulation possibly being removed due to mice remedeation. Quote for replacement of attic insulation system is requested Please.
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