Spray Foam Insulation & Mold Specialists in Belchertown, MA

This customer in Belchertown, MA called us stating that he had found what he believed was mold in his mother's basement. Our Home Comfort Specialist came out to the home and confirmed that there was a large amount of mold in the basement. High relative humidity in a basement will cause mold to grow on the surfaces of framing lumber, sub floors, insulation, and everywhere. Spores are the airborne seeds of mold, which are produced when the mold is growing and active. These spores float on airstreams up from the basement into the living space, and people with sensitivities can react to them.

Mold-X2 Cleaner effectively eliminates mold and mildew stains on contact. It is non-abrasive and non-flammable, and is sprayed on effected areas. Once Mold-X2 Cleaner is applied, mold disappears instantly, leaving wood surface looking nearly new. Mold-X2 Botanical, a plant-based disinfectant with a pleasant, temporary scent, is sprayed or fogged on surfaces, which prevents mold from growing back. Now the basement is ready for our other solutions. Results – The mold is eliminated, with no odors or potential for wood rot. The basement is now ready for a permanent repair to keep humidity low.

This homeowner in Belchertown, MA called us when he realized that he had mold in his home. He was unsure of the source of the mold. When our Home Comfort Specialist arrived, he noted that there was mold across the entire attic. Mold in your attic is not normal, not healthy, and a sign that there is another problem in your home causing the relative humidity in your attic to go above 75% so mold can grow on wood and insulation. Result - Mold all over your roof deck, odor and even rot.

Fogarty's Home Services was able to help this customer using products we utilize every day. Mold-X2 Cleaner effectively eliminates mold and mildew stains on contact. It is non-abrasive and non-flammable, and is sprayed on effected areas. There is a temporary odor from the product, so we recommend that homeowners leave the house for a few hours, depending on how well the space can be ventilated. Once Mold-X2 Cleaner is applied, mold disappears instantly, leaving wood surfaces looking nearly new. Mold-X2 Botanical, a plant-based disinfectant with a pleasant, temporary scent, is sprayed or fogged on surfaces, which prevents mold from growing back. Now your attic is ready for other solutions. Result - Mold eliminated, no odors or wood rot.

This homeowner in Belchertown, MA reached out to us hoping to get new columns or jacks in her basement to support the structure of the home. Structural problems, such as settling columns or sagging beams and floor joists, are common within basements and crawl spaces. This is often caused by weak foundation soils. Over time, the soils shift and settle with changes in moisture content and density, causing movement of the columns and beams above. Sagging beams and floor joists are often the result of improper spacing of existing pier columns, effectively overloading beams and causing them to bend and sag. Excess moisture and wood rot can also cause beams and joists to weaken over time. Result -- unlevel floors, cracking walls, doors and windows don't function correctly. 

Luckily, Fogarty's Home Services was able to help this customer. We utilized SmartJack™ floor support. The SmartJack™ system levels and stabilizes the existing beams and floor joists in the basement. Industrial strength, galvanized steel columns are secured to the beams/joists in the basement. A heavy-duty, threaded rod allows for adjustment and a custom fit for each SmartJack™ system that is installed. The SmartJack™ is made from high-strength steel components and provides the best opportunity to lift the above floors and walls back to their original, level position. The SmartJack™ is galvanized for corrosion-resistance. Results -- immediate stabilization of floors, floors are level, improved operation of doors and windows, restoration of property value. 

An interior wall exposed to a hot/cold attic can result in uncomfortable rooms that are hard to heat and cool. 

At Dr. Energy Saver, focusing on air-insulating ceilings is critical to make a home comfortable and energy efficient. But some homes are constructed with rooms that have walls exposed to the hostile attic temperature. It’s part of why rooms are too hot in the summer and too cold in winter. 

At Dr. Energy Saver we use our Special SilverGlo insulation board.

This home in Belchertown, MA had an interior wall exposed to a hot/cold attic. We used our SilverGlo foam board. SilverGlo is an expanded polystyrene foam insulation board with graphite infused into the foam. This gives a 24% higher insulation value per inch than standard EPS foam. It also has a shiny radiant barrier to felt heat as well, so the insulation isn't doing all the work itself. The SilverGlo is applied and sealed to the attic side of the interior walls to stop heat gain in summer and heat loss.

This homeowner in Blechertown, MA called us out to their home after watching some of our Dr. Energy Saver videos on YouTube to take a look at why they were so uncomfortable in their home. Specifically, they had very cold floors and an overall cold home all winter long. Upon inspecting the home, our Building Science Specialist noticed that the basement was insulated with fiberglass batts held together with plastic covering. This is not only ineffective due to a lack of air sealing, but is a breeding ground for mold! We noticed the beginnings of mold and knew we had to help these homeowners. We get our production staff out to the home. First, they remove all of the old, weathered fiberglass insulation. Then we spray our mold killer, Mold-X on affected areas. Next, we use our spray foam on the rim joists all along the basement. This stops the flow of cold air coming into the home. Now we have to install out Foamax insulation boards along the concrete walls. Concrete walls are nearly impossible to heat in the winter, our Foamax boards are the barrier that you need to keep air you pay to heat in your basement.

Thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions, this home is now more comfortable, and energy efficient!!!