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Insulating a Basement in a Condo in Hatfield, MA

Insulating a Basement in a Condo in Hatfield, MA

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This condo owner called us hoping that we would be able to help him. His condo association was looking into different insulation specialists due to an issue they had, and we had been referred from a friend. They were interested in replacing the insulation in their shared basement. They had fiberglass insulation, which was falling down, and they were having issues with mold in this basement as well. The fiberglass needed to be removed, the mold needed to be remediated, and then the condo association wanted new insulation put up.

 

We were able to insulate this basement using two separate solutions. These solutions combined gave them a very insulated condo complex, but also, they had the benefit of sound dampening as well. Our first solution was using two part spray foam in the rim joist. (The rim joist is the perimeter of the floor framing system along the exterior of the house.) This spray foam expands and fills all cracks and gaps in the rim joist and over the sill plate. Then, we installed RockWool batts on the ceiling of the basement. RockWool is amazing -- made of volcanic rock, it is fire resistant and sound dampening. The condo owners will no longer have an issue with hearing their neighbors in the basement, and they will be much more comfortable in their homes! 

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Hatfield'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 Hatfield 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 Hatfield 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 Hatfield home, call or click today!

Window & Door Installation Company

Fogarty's Home Services installs energy-efficient windows & doors for homeowners in Hatfield & 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 Hatfield, MA 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 Hatfield, MA
Insulating a Basement in Hatfield, MA

This homeowner in Hatfield, MA called us hoping that we would be able to help him with his condo. The condo complex was hoping to get the insulation in the basement replaced. 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.

 

Cold and drafty Floors and rooms above basement/crawl space in Hatfield, MA

Problem:

This Homeowner in Hatfield, MA called our office with a problem lots of people have in the winter and summer months. The homeowner was frustrated with the high energy bills generated by cold floors and rooms in the winter and general air flow in the summer months.

The first thing that usually comes to mind is that the basement/crawl space ceiling must need to be insulated, or so this homeowner thought. Easy right? Not always.

Upon completion of our Energy Evaluation, our Building Science Specialist was able to identify that the problem was in fact something of a somewhat different nature. We discovered that the home was built with a vented basement/crawl space with a partial dirt floor. Homes were constructed this way for many, many years and over time Building Scientists have discovered that was a big mistake. In the winter, vents let cold air directly into your home. In the summer, the vents let in warm, humid air that is cooled by the subterranean crawl space. This causes relative humidity to rise and condensation to form, leading to mold, which rots the wood and eventually the rim joist needs to be replaced and mold remediated.

Result: condensation, mold, rot, pests and odors, cold floors, drafts, higher fuel and electric bills

Dr Energy Saver by Eco Energy, Proposed Solution:

Install an Encapsulation System with Drainage Matting, Terra Block Floor Insulation and SilverGlo Insulation on the Walls

We will seal all vents and other air leading in/out from the outside. Walls are insulated with SilverGlo Insulation. A dimpled plastic draining matting is installed across the floor, to create an airspace and thermal break and TerraBlock floor insulation is installed over it. Finally, we install the Crawl Space Encapsulation Liner permanently across the dirt floor.

Result: much lower humidity, much warmer floors upstairs, less drafts, more comfortable house, lower fuel and electric bills!

To complete the job we proposed that we insulate and air seal the rim joists with spray foam and replace the Old, inefficient basement/crawlspace door with an insulated and sealed crawl space door.

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