Comfenergy Before & After Photos

Builder grade material is often not what is needed to deliver top level home performance.  Builder grade is what most home builders use because it "meets code" and will pass the test of "is this home livable?"   We offer solutions to improve home performance and provide a comfort and quality that is leaps and bounds above what "code" will deliver.  This attic wall was found to be doing a poor job of keeping outside temperatures from impacting the attic which was also the case with the walls of the rooms in the home below.  We installed Silver Glo insulation panels to the wall and then air sealed them with Zyp Foam to create an air seal.  

One of the many steps involved in helping to make this Leesburg VA home more comfortable was adding a Rock Wool wrap to insulate and protect the chimney.  Having been air sealed at the base of the chimney and then having the wrap extend above the top layer of insulation in the attic helps keep heated air passing through the chimney from escaping into the attic and making it too hot.  Rock Wool is a fire safe material that both insulates and protects.  

This homeowner in Leesburg VA was experiencing comfort issues in several areas of their home.  They called us to try and find out why.  Our Home Performance Sales Pro Carl went out to do a full home inspection and see what options we could offer to help make the home more comfortable.  Along with insulation improvements in several other areas, Carl determined that it would be helpful to insulate the metal laundry chute running out of the laundry room and through the attic.  This was due to excessive drafts in the laundry room and uneven temperatures compared to other areas of the home.  Our production team prepared the area and then used spray foam to cover and seal the laundry chute.  

This attic in Leesburg Virginia was upgraded with a radiant barrier to help keep temperatures down and energy cost lower than they had been.  Applying the radiant barrier throughout the attic will help to keep external heat from penetrating into the attic. 

Skylights are beautiful, but can increase heat loss/gain tremendously, just like in this Leesburg, VA home. Especially if they are not properly air sealed and insulated on the back side of them in the attic above.