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“We fix uncomfortable homes!” That is our motto. Sometimes our projects are large and sometimes they are small. In this case the homeowner just couldn’t stand the draft coming from their closet because of their drop down attic stairs. Their home was a 10 out of 10 if not for this area.
A shot with a thermal imaging camera showed us that cold air was seeping down into the home and unnecessarily so.
We installed one of our David Lewis Hatch Covers. With an R-Value (resistance to heat flow) of R20 this light weight cover will prevent that cold air flow in the winter.
Radiant barrier installed properly can lower the temperature in the attic, but if installed on the floor it can cause issues like condensation and in a short time become ineffective due to damage and dust. Here is another great radiant barrier job completed by the Dr. Energy Saver Team in Lewes, Delaware.
The radiant barrier installed in this Lewes, Delaware home was not installed properly. Radiant Barriers installed on the floor loose efficiency shortly after installation. This Lewes homeowner called Dr. Energy Saver to remove the radiant barrier and insulate with blown fiberglass to the recommended Energy Star level for Delaware.
Holes and spaces in your rim joist allows the hot or cold air from outside to enter through your basement and penetrate the floor boards. This causes varying temperatures in different rooms of the home, and ultimately, an uncomfortable home. It is important to make sure that all holes are covered up and air sealed to prevent this from happening.
This project involved installing 2-inch SilverGlo™ foam insulation board across the floor joists to enhance energy efficiency and comfort. To complete the job, we installed plywood over the SilverGlo™, creating a durable and well-insulated surface. This upgrade helps prevent heat loss, reduces drafts, and improves the overall efficiency of the home.