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Water in Basement
2020-04-30T16:46:45.05Z
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span>When Foam It’s specialist "Eric" arrived for the free Basement and crawl space inspection, the homeowner was ready with the same questions. Foam It uses a high quality drainage system that we call Hydrostatic Pressure Relief System. It is a 4" pipe that has slots cut into it instead of large holes. The idea is to let water in but keep out dirt and debris. The Hydrostatic Pressure Relief System is rigid so the pipe will lay flat and allow all the water to flow smoothly to the sump pump. What's better is that Foam It uses a system of clean out ports which allow for easy flushing of the pipes, just in case they happen to get dirt inside. The homeowner chose to install a SuperSump system because it was a large amount of water and she often loses power in thunderstorms. The SuperSump </span></span>system <span>with a battery backup sump pump to keep things flowing when the power is out. She also chose to install the CleanSpace vapor barrier because she understood the importance of sealing out the moisture in the dirt. and had us spray foam her basement and crawl space walls to help keep her home </span><span>more comfortable in the winter</span><span> When the job was finished, she knew that Foam It was the right company for her. Kelly says still to this day that her basement is dry and </span>and fresher smelling. </p>
<p>This home in Vestal, New York has had water in the basement and crawlspace for as long as the homeowner could remember. Broome County can have a very high water table even without the added heavy rains of Spring. She had a company come out and propose a simple sump pump and 6 mil plastic solution. When she asked how the water from the rest of the crawlspace would get to the sump pump in the basement, the representative told her they could dig a trench if she wanted. This homeowner had already received the customer information packet from Foam It and had read It so she knew this wasn't a great solution.</p>
2020-04-30T16:46:45.05Z
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Christmas Time is Here! But so is the cold...
2017-12-18T00:00:00.05Z
Kayla Rigdon
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house blew a wicked cold draft that chilled even the mouse.
Now the stockings were NOT hung by the chimney with care 'cause a blazing hot fire was heating the air...
The furnace was on and never shut ...
<p>'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house blew a wicked cold draft that chilled even the mouse.</p>
<p>Now the stockings were NOT hung by the chimney with care 'cause a blazing hot fire was heating the air...</p>
<p>The furnace was on and never shut off 'cause the poor insulation was as cold as the frost</p>
<p>The family was huddled with a frigid feeling that could only be solved with the proper air sealing... We needed a contractor with knowledge so rare, in hopes that great comfort soon would be there.</p>
<p>We called Foam It Insulation later that day, and asked for help quick, the contractor knew what made that house tick.</p>
<p>More rapid than eagles his testers came,</p>
<p>As he whistled and shouted and called them by name.</p>
<p>Now blower door, manometer, analyzer, & smoker,</p>
<p>On IR, on scopes, on hoses, and pokers.</p>
<p>To the top of the house to the top of the wall</p>
<p>Now test away, test away, test away, all.</p>
<p>So throughout the house his testers they flew,</p>
<p>With many theories, ideas, and the book of solutions too.</p>
<p>He had been in the attic and said he had found,</p>
<p>No hose on the fan and a bypass. big, deep, and round.</p>
<p>He was pleased when he found in the chimney no soot,</p>
<p>Then he went to the basement & crawlspace to root.</p>
<p>No hole was left unfound not an idea he did lack,</p>
<p>He looked like a magician opening his sack.</p>
<p>His eyes how they twinkled, his dimples how merry,</p>
<p>While he explained how the house worked to my wife Sherry.</p>
<p>There was not an answer he did not know,</p>
<p>And in the end we all laughed at the snow.</p>
<p>When the heater kicked off the family they cheered</p>
<p>The team they sat back, and cracked open a root beer.</p>
<p>No longer slaves of winter wind's teeth,</p>
<p>Now we look forward to hanging the Christmas Wreath.</p>
<p>When the oilman comes he now cries like a baby,</p>
<p>When we tell him we'll see him next month, maybe.</p>
<p>We are now comfortable and in good health,</p>
<p>We breathe clean air, my family and myself.</p>
<p>With a wink of an eye and a twist of his head.</p>
<p>The Foam It Advisor turned and smiled, then said,</p>
<p>This house is now fixed, now it will work.</p>
<p>We have control of the airflow and know every quirk.</p>
<p>While packing his tools to get ready to go,</p>
<p>He explained to us quickly the things we should know. </p>
<p>A Dr. Energy Saver Contractor is the one to call,</p>
<p>To make a house work best for one and for all.</p>
<p>And then we heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight,</p>
<p>MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD COMFORTABLE NIGHT!</p>
2017-12-18T00:00:00.05Z
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Home of Olga Ehret
2017-03-08T15:10:48.05Z
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<p>Now, they live in a comfortable and sustained 70 degrees and no longer have to deal with cold drafts. The Ehrets were losing over $1,670 in fuel oil heating costs between November 2015 and March 2016 last winter. A year later, the Ehrets have only paid $640 in fuel oil costs from November 2016 to present. Likewise, the Ehrets are paying substantially less in heating costs this winter even amidst colder temperatures, as opposed to paying significantly more during last year’s milder winterNow, they live in a comfortable and sustained 70 degrees and no longer have to deal with cold drafts. The Ehrets were losing over $1,670 in fuel oil heating costs between November 2015 and March 2016 last winter. A year later, the Ehrets have only paid $640 in fuel oil costs from November 2016 to present. Likewise, the Ehrets are paying substantially less in heating costs this winter even amidst colder temperatures, as opposed to paying significantly more during last year’s milder winter. Ehret said, “Our heating cost dropped by $1,030 after having insulation work done through the program. This savings covers our yearly $540 loan payment and we get to keep $490 in our pocket that we would otherwise have lost to heating bills in previous years.”</p>
<p>Ehret, whose family lives in a late 19th century farmhouse, said, “I never thought it could get so bad. Before we had the work done, the attic wasn’t even livable. It was terribly cold because of thin walls and poor insulation. The bills to heat the house just kept rising.” Before having upgrades through the program, the Ehrets could never get their house to heat above 50 degrees last winter.</p>
2017-03-08T15:10:48.05Z
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The program is designed to help families get grants and loans for energy efficient home upgrades, such as as foam insulation to lower utility bills.
2017-03-08T14:29:20.05Z
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TOWN OF MAINE -- Broome County Executive Jason Garnar joined local officials and a town of Maine homeowner to demonstrate the benefits of the ENERGY STAR Program.
<div>Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program</div>
<div>Homeowner to Give Testimonial on the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program</div>
<div>A Broome County homeowner, Olga Ehret, will discuss the benefits of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®</div>
<div>Program at a March 8 morning news conference, based on her own personal experiences at her Johnson City home in</div>
<div>the Town of Maine. The program made it possible for the Ehret family to obtain grants and low-interest loans for</div>
<div>energy efficiency upgrades, including foam insulation that have lowered their utility bills, increased comfort and</div>
<div>safety and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.</div>
<div>Ms. Ehret will be joined at the event by Brad Pacalis, Southern Tier Regional Director of the Public Policy and</div>
<div>Education Fund of New York’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program; Broome County Executive Jason</div>
<div>Garnar; Christopher Whalen, on behalf of Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo; Town of Maine Supervisor Jim Tokos;</div>
<div>Chris Burger, Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition Chair; and Jonny Norton, Foam It Insulation BPI contractor.</div>
<div>Ehret, whose family lives in a late 19th century farmhouse, said, “I never thought it could get so bad. Before we had</div>
<div>the work done, the attic wasn’t even livable. It was terribly cold because of thin walls and poor insulation. The bills to</div>
<div>heat the house just kept rising.”</div>
<div>Before having upgrades through the program, the Ehrets could never get their house to heat above 50 degrees last</div>
<div>winter. Now, they live in a comfortable and sustained 70 degrees and no longer have to deal with cold drafts. The</div>
<div>Ehrets were losing over $1,670 in fuel oil heating costs between November 2015 and March 2016 last winter. A year</div>
<div>later, the Ehrets have only paid $640 in fuel oil costs from November 2016 to present. Likewise, the Ehrets are paying</div>
<div>substantially less in heating costs this winter even amidst colder temperatures, as opposed to paying significantly</div>
<div>more during last year’s milder winter.</div>
<div>Ehret said, “Our heating cost dropped by $1,030 after having insulation work done through the program. This savings</div>
<div>covers our yearly $540 loan payment and we get to keep $490 in our pocket that we would otherwise have lost to</div>
<div>heating bills in previous years.”</div>
<div>The March 8 event will promote awareness of the availability of free energy assessments and energy efficiency grants</div>
<div>of up to $4,000, for single-family homes, and up to $8,000, for two- to- four-family homes, through the New York</div>
<div>State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). To apply for the program, homeowners can call: (607)</div>
<div>821-0519 (7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday), e-mail: office@foamitinsulation.com, </div>
2017-03-08T14:29:20.05Z
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Home Health and Home Efficiency: Understanding the Connection
2017-02-10T00:00:00.05Z
William Dornblaser
Weatherization of your home increases quality of life on all fronts!
<p>Energy efficiency and a healthy home are so intertwined that a conversation of one demands inclusion of the other. After all, considering the time we spend inside our home, we are bound to be affected by its conditions. And affected we are. Total-home weatherization is the best defense against potential health hazards and problems. Here’s a look at how the connection between home health and energy efficiency works. We at <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/">Foam It Insulation</a> offer the resources and tests to identify and solve your home’s specific problems.</p>
<p><img style="margin: 2px 4px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3523/medium/deer_1486767883.jpg" alt="Home Health and Home Efficiency Understanding the Connection - Image 1" width="400" height="267">Many homeowners may not realize the link between their home’s condition and unnecessary expenses, such as: medical bills, high energy bills, illness, allergies, and more! As a company offering a whole-house approach to energy efficiency, comfort, and health <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/">Foam It Insulation</a> performs a home energy audit to first identify the sources of your home’s problems and discomfort. Next, we suggest the repairs or upgrades to better seal and ventilate your home, decrease the moisture and relative problems, and make way for adequate duct function.</p>
<p>One of the greatest contributors to an unhealthy home and family is the existence of damp and musty environments such as those in basements and crawl spaces, poorly managed rainwater or groundwater, and plumbing leaks are sources of excess moisture in the home. Moisture leads to mold and mildew growth which can cause irritations of the skin, nose and throat, and respiratory problems such as asthma, allergies, and nasal and sinus congestion. Weatherization defense to control moisture includes crawl space encapsulation; diverting water from the foundation via drainage techniques, sump pump installation and dehumidification. It’s clear that a more energy-efficient home leads to be a healthier one. Understand the connection, make the necessary adjustments, and reap the rewards.</p>
<p>Federal and state initiatives continue to implement an integrated, whole-house approach to addressing the connection between energy efficiency and health allowing more homeowners than ever to benefit. Indoor air quality is a great concern for leading organizations and we aim to improve the quality of the air in your home. Contact us today to learn more about weatherizing your home for year-round health, comfort and energy efficiency. <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/free-estimate.html">Click here to get your free evaluation</a> or call [phone].</p>
<p>We proudly offer our services in <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/binghamton-ny.html">Binghamton</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/endicott-ny.html">Endicott</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/johnson-city-ny.html">Johnson City,NY</a> and many areas throughout New York.</p>
2017-02-10T00:00:00.05Z
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A Space Most Builders Forget About
2017-02-09T00:00:00.05Z
William Dornblaser
The cantilever is often overlooked and leads to headache and frustration.
<p>Sometimes you can live in a house for years and not put two and two together. For example, let’s say the second level of your house is cantilevered. In common parlance, it has an overhang. The rooms with the cantilevered floor are exceedingly cold in winter and hot in summer. Hmmm… In this case, 2 plus 2 equals a sloppy builder. A builder who didn’t adequately insulate the overhang. Or maybe it wasn’t insulated it at all. By making this mistake, he also left the joist bays directly under your floor vulnerable to cold air in winter and hot air in summer. This is costing you a lot more money in energy bills, and lowering your quality of life when you’re at home.</p>
<p><img style="margin: 3px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3523/medium/cantilevered-ranch-home_1486678326.jpg" alt="A Space Most Builders Forget About - Image 1" width="400" height="300"></p>
<p>While building a house, insulating an overhang is relatively easy. Spray foam insulation or rigid board insulation can be used to insulate and air seal the cantilevered area. Builders only need to remember not to nail off the subfloor over the cantilevered joists until after they have installed the insulation. Even fiberglass can make a small difference as long as you’re conscientious about air sealing (otherwise it’s worthless). With an existing home, however, the job is more time consuming and labor intensive. You have to access each void inside the cantilevered floor assembly, either through holes bored in the soffit or by removing the soffit altogether. Then you have to install insulation and seal against air leaks from below, while standing on a ladder and juggling your tools, caulk and insulation. At Foam It Insulation, your local Dr. Energy Saver dealer, we have a number of solutions to tackle this job quickly and efficiently. Our methods normally allow us to install the insulation without affecting the interior of your home. Our dense-packed <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/cellulose-insulation.html">TruSoft™</a> cellulose insulation (blown in under high pressure so it stays put) resists air and moisture movement. Usually, only the cantilevered portion of the floor needs to be insulated. If the floor is over a garage and has not already been insulated, however, we recommend that each joist bay be filled with insulation as well.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/">Foam It Insulation</a> of Binghamton, NY knows how to insulate the forgotten spots. Call us today for a <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/free-estimate.html">free quote</a>. Dial [phone] and one of our energy experts will explain your options at no obligation to you. Isn’t it time to end frustration and make your home more comfortable?</p>
<p>We offer our services in <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/endicott-ny.html">Endicott</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/binghamton-ny.html">Binghamton</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/johnson-city-ny.html">Johnson City</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/owego-ny.html">Owego</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/vestal-ny.html">Vestal</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/jackson-pa.html">Jackson</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/apalachin-ny.html">Apalachin</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/kirkwood-ny.html">Kirkwood</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/conklin-ny.html">Conklin</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/greene-ny.html">Greene</a>, and areas nearby!</p>
2017-02-09T00:00:00.05Z
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We Make Cathedral Ceilings Efficient
2017-02-09T00:00:00.05Z
William Dornblaser
We can fix the efficiency problems caused by poorly insulated cathedral ceilings.
<p style="text-align: justify;">Cathedral ceilings open vistas that flat ceilings just can’t match. They became popular in the 1970s and 1980s and remain a desirable feature today. The dramatic views, however, have come at a cost. Because rafter widths limit the amount of insulation builders can install, these ceilings often waste energy and money.</p>
<p><img style="float: left; margin: 2px 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3523/medium/cath-ceiling1_1486675701.png" alt="Cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings, loft ceilings, and other sloped ceilings all have something in common. They are tough to insulate effectively." width="340" height="227" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Upgrading the insulation in a cathedral ceiling, however, is a challenge. If you look behind the drywall (or tongue and groove boards) on your cathedral ceiling, you’re likely to find a thin layer of fiberglass bat insulation, perhaps a flimsy vent baffle, and an air channel designed to vent hot air from eave vents to ridge and gable vents. The fiberglass has probably degraded, due to moisture that has condensed on it over the years. In addition, the roof framing may show signs of rot and mold, which results from moist air leaking through openings in the ceiling, such as recessed lights or the joints in tongue and groove ceilings. This air has been condensing on the rafters, ridge board, and decking, winter after winter.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What can be done?</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The least invasive approach to improving the performance of a cathedral ceiling is to seal it, along with the rest of the room, to stop heat loss by air leakage. This entails removing recessed lights (you can replace them with surface-mount fixtures, such as track lights), and sealing every crack and joint you can find. Air leaks also occur at receptacles and switches, junction boxes, pendant fixtures, baseboards, windows and doors, pipes, ducts, and wires, and skylights.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Adding more insulation</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If an inspection reveals that your ceiling is not well insulated, you can opt to blow in an insulating fiber material. The best version of this available today is our own Dr. Energy Saver trademarked <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/cellulose-insulation.html">TruSoft™</a> blown in insulation. Made from newsprint and treated to resist fire and pests, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/cellulose-insulation.html">TruSoft</a><a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/cellulose-insulation.html">™</a> is economical and effective. A technique called dense-packing allows cellulose insulation to double as both a conductive and convective insulator (air seal). Unlike fiberglass, through which air flows with relative ease, dense-packed <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/cellulose-insulation.html">TruSoft</a><a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/cellulose-insulation.html">™</a><a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/cellulose-insulation.html"> cellulose</a> resists air flow – along with all the moisture and heat the air is often carrying. To learn more and to see how <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/cellulose-insulation.html">TruSoft</a><a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/cellulose-insulation.html">™</a> can help you, call [phone] today for your no cost, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/free-estimate.html">obligation-free evaluation</a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Foam It Insulation proudly serves <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/vestal-ny.html">Vestal</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/binghamton-ny.html">Binghamton</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/johnson-city-ny.html">Johnson City</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/owego-ny.html">Owego</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/endicott-ny.html">Endicott</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/apalachin-ny.html">Apalachin</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/kirkwood-ny.html">Kirkwood</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/greene-ny.html">Greene </a>and the surrounding areas!</p>
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2017-02-09T00:00:00.05Z
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Take the Good, Eliminate the Bad!
2017-02-09T00:00:00.05Z
William Dornblaser
We Can Fix the Knee Wall Problems In Your Attic!
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;">If you were to look pictures of "Knee Wall Spaces" on the internet, or Pinterest in particular, you will find an array of incredibly designed spaces. There are cozy, unique, and make for an eye-popping room. But with the good, you have to take the bad as well. Knee wall spaces do next to nothing to help you stay comfortable without proper insulation. This is because of mainly one reason: Both the floor and knee wall itself are opened to the knee wall space side with exposed fiberglass batts. Fiberglass does absolutely nothing to keep the conditioned air sealed inside the home, resulting in a cold knee wall during the winter and beaming hot roof during the summer. The domino effect of all this is an unsuitable storage room, living space, and a higher utility bill.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>SilverGlo Solutions:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;">Allow us to introduce you to the last piece of foam insulation you will ever need: <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/rigid-foam-insulation.html" target="_blank">SilverGlo Foam Insulation</a>! It's innovative, eye-pleasing, it's super efficient, it's SilverGlo! Let me explain to you just how this works; it is composed of polystyrene that is easily expanded with graphit infused right into the foam. This not on guarantees a sleeker looking attic, but increses your R-Value by 24% compared to EPS foam insulation. But wait, there's more! SilverGlo also has a radiant barrier on both sides to reflect roof heat outward during those sweltering summer says and works to bring heat back in during those frigid winter months. The results of this process? Drastically warmer rooms in the winter, notably cooler rooms upstairs in the summer, decreases in air currents, and most importantly lowers fuel and electric bills. Now you can enjoy your cozy space that is also energy efficient, plus you won't have to feel guilty about heating or cooling it!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img style="margin: 2px 3px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3523/medium/before-lg_1486656340.jpg" alt="Take the Good Eliminate the Bad - Image 1" width="300" height="225"><img style="margin: 2px 3px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3523/medium/after-lg_1486656360.jpg" alt="Take the Good Eliminate the Bad - Image 2" width="300" height="225"></span></p>
<p class="p"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/">Foam It Insulation</a> serves all areas within a 30 mile radius around Binghamton, NY. Contact us today to set up a <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/free-estimate.html">free no obligation estimate</a>! </span></p>
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2017-02-09T00:00:00.05Z
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No More Taking the Bad with the Good of Cape Cods
2017-02-08T00:00:00.05Z
William Dornblaser
These classically beautiful homes are just one of our many specialties!
<p><img style="vertical-align: top; margin: 2px; border: 1px solid black;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3523/medium/cape-cod-design_1486592114.jpg" alt="No More Taking the Bad with the Good of Cape Cods - Image 1" width="400" height="222"></p>
<p>Nothing says home sweet home like traditional Cape style construction - They are cozy, simple, and have an undeniable feeling of authenticity. Sadly, that warm and cozy feeling doesn’t apply to temperature and comfort in these homes. Cape Cod’s actually preform very poorly when it comes to adverse weather. It is ironic because Capes are a popular architectural type to have near the sea. They endure cool breeze's year-round, but do a very bad job at keeping the house, and the people in it, warm.</p>
<p><strong>3 Common Problems We Find With Capes:</strong></p>
<p>If you own a cape or have ever been in the upstairs area of one, you know that the upper level is always much colder than the rest of the house. The great knee wall structure that makes efficient use of space unfortunately allows air to leak out like crazy. There are a couple of explanations for this problem.</p>
<ol><li>Cheap Oil Used To Mean No Need For Insulation - Most Capes that homeowners live in today were built back between the 1920's-1950's. It was during the cut-rate oil era, when the cost to heat your home was very cheap. Therefore, nobody really thought about insulation, it simply was on the back burner of people's minds. That is no longer the economy we live in.</li>
<li>Leaky Knee Wall Spaces - Along with lack of proper insulation - and most times no insulation at all - the knee wall space is the main reason why air is leaking out and coming inside. Those triangular spaces on opposite ends of the home are unfinished. This allows outside air to travel through them from overhanging structure of the house, also referred to as soffits. For each cubic foot of air that is lost in this manner, your furnace must run longer to heat a replacement cubic foot of air.</li>
<li>Hollow Floor Joists - The floor of the upstairs area is so problematic because the floor joists that support the upstairs flooring and the ceiling below are attached. This forms a hollow where that cold air will circulate and in turn pull heated air from both levels. This causes awkward and uncomfortable temperature levels throughout the home. Also, since the knee wall space is sitting directly above the ceiling of the rooms below, and since heat rises- that air is going to escape out through the leaky insulation work upstairs.</li>
</ol><p><strong>Solutions for Real Change In Comfort!</strong></p>
<p>Our products, services, and expert installation will result in hot rooms being cooler in the summer, and cold rooms being warmer in the winter, all the while saving you money on your energy bills. Our specially engineered insulation options can stop the processes that causes discomfort dead in their tracks! If you have a Cape Cod style home that is experiencing these problems - or any home at all - give us a call today at [phone]. One of our certified home comfort specialists will come out and provide you with a <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/free-estimate.html">free, no obligation estimate!</a> - The solutions are closer than you think!</p>
2017-02-08T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/about-us/news-and-events/27332-ranch-homes-are-plagued-by-ice-damming.html
Ranch Homes Are Plagued By Ice Damming
2017-02-07T00:00:00.05Z
William Dornblaser
All homes can suffer from ice damming problems, but the hardest hit are ranch style homes.
<p style="text-align: justify;">Ranch homes were very well suited to accompany the demands in the Southwest, back when housing development was expanding at an explosive rate. The baby boomer generation was in full swing and homes that were able to be built quickly, at a reasonable price, were in high demand. Soon enough their popularity spread up to the North, but their architectural designs stayed the same. In the warm climate where they originated, they were a very practical home because of features like their large overhangs that provide extra shade from that sweltering southern sun. But up North in frigid New England, they do not fair nearly as well as we would like them to, becoming prone to many cold weather problems including ice damming. </p>
<p><img style="margin: 3px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: text-bottom;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3523/medium/ranch-ice-dams_1486493332.jpg" alt="Ranch Homes Are Plagued By Ice Damming - Image 1" width="400" height="300"></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">These are such a big problem because, living in New England, we know how unforgiving and unpredictable Mother Nature is during winter. Without proper insulation these ice dams can damage your gutter system or leak through your roof and cause serious damage to your walls, ceilings, furniture, and anything else that is inside your home. So fix it! Here at Foam It Insulation we offer many solutions to your ice damming problems, attacking the problem on two fronts: 1) Air-sealing - Stopping that warm air from escaping into the attic, which warms the roof, melts the snow, and causes ice dams when the water freezes in the gutter. Attic and duct insulation - Expert installation of cutting edge products that provide a superior R-Value and stop the conduction process which leeches heat from the conditioned spaces of your home. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If your home is experiencing these problems, give us a call today! [phone], The solution is easier than you think and the results are faster than you expect, and our evaluations/estimates are FREE!</p>
2017-02-07T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/about-us/news-and-events/26696-happy-holidays.html
Happy Holidays!
2016-12-23T00:00:00.05Z
Kayla Rigdon
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Foam It Insulation Staff!
<p>Foam It Insulation will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Years Day but we will be back before you ever know that we were gone. This holiday season we would like to take the time to appreciate all of the homeowners that give us a call when they are having troubles with their homes. We love to take care of any energy efficiency or insulation needs and we also love to make our homeowners as happy as can be. This season give us a call and we will take a look at your home for no cost and we will let you know everything that could be done to make you more comfortable. Our office can be reached at [phone] to schedule your evaluation today!</p>
<p><img src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3523/medium/img201612230001_1482525587.jpg" alt="Happy Holidays - Image 1" width="386" height="600"></p>
2016-12-23T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/about-us/news-and-events/25236-cyber-monday.html
Cyber Monday!
2016-11-28T00:00:00.05Z
Kayla Rigdon
Who is out there pulling their hair out about all the cyber monday deals?
<p>The holiday season is full of wonderful things such as Thanksgiving and Christmas and all the holiday cheer that go with it. We can sometimes get pulled away from the happiness and joy of the holidays because of all the commercial deals going on. This holiday season, take a moment to sit back and relax and enjoy the warmth of hot cocoa or a sit back and watch a corny movie with the family. Life moves so quickly sometimes and we all should seize the time we have to spend with our family and friends. Have a happy holiday season - Foam It Insulation</p>
<p>Want to be more comfortable in your home for the holidays?</p>
<p>Give us a call! We are now servicing Candor, NY, Smithville Flats, NY, Ouaquaga, NY and many more! </p>
2016-11-28T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/about-us/news-and-events/25198-look-at-all-the-snow.html
Look At All The Snow!
2016-11-22T00:00:00.05Z
Kayla Rigdon
How many people woke up to more than a foot of snow on their sidewalks? I know I did!
<p><img class="center" style="border: 3px solid black; float: right; margin: 3px;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3523/medium/snow-in-ninevah-ny_1479918885.JPG" alt="Snow in Ninevah, NY" width="180" height="241" /></p>
<p>Foam It Insulation is happy to say that we are capable of insulating homes year round. We use specific products that allow us to continue insulating even on the coldest of days, in the worst conditions.</p>
<p>These products such as Spray Foam Insulation and TruSoft Insulation are specialized for insulating homes to the fullest and our Energy Crews are thoroughly trained through our dealer network, Dr. Energy Saver. We would be more than happy to come out and give you an idea of what we could do to make you more comfortable in your home this holiday season. </p>
<p>Call us at [phone] or fill out a <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/free-estimate.html">contact </a>form to learn more about how we can help you. We serve <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/greene-ny.html">Greene</a>, Richford, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/kirkwood-ny.html">Kirkwood</a>, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/port-crane-ny.html">Port Crane</a>, Ninevah, NY and Hallstead, PA and many many more!</p>
2016-11-22T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/about-us/news-and-events/25094-moisture-problems-in-your-basement.html
Moisture Problems In Your Basement?
2016-11-11T00:00:00.05Z
Kayla Rigdon
Foam It Insulation specializes in keeping basements dry. If you have moisture issues give us a call today!
<p>Did you ever notice that your basement is damp? We can fix that! We specialize in something that no other contractor in this area does - dry basement systems. As a part of the Dr. Energy Saver Dealer Network, Foam It Insulation has access to an assortment of products such as a complete sump pump system to protect you through heavy rainfall and floods and a dehumidification system to take care of any excess moisture in the home. If this sounds like something you are having trouble with, give us a call today!</p>
<p>We service New Milford PA, Little Meadows PA, Lisle NY, Glen Aubrey NY, Maine, NY and many many more! <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/free-estimate.html">Contact us</a> today to learn more.</p>
2016-11-11T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/about-us/news-and-events/25030-frost-is-on-the-way.html
Frost Is On The Way!
2016-11-04T00:00:00.05Z
Kayla Rigdon
Is your home ready for winter? Are you finding yourself in need of extra layers of clothing even inside your home? If so, Foam It Insulation can fix your troubles. Read more to see how!
<p align="left">Foam It Insulation specializes in fixing uncomfortable homes Nichols, NY and the Greater Binghamton area! Things tend to get more difficult when we're cold and can't seem to relax because our homes are too cold. Easy solution: turn up the thermostat, right? Wrong. That’s just an expensive bandaid and we feel nobody should have to choose between comfort and savings when we can help you have both. The better option is our <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/home-energy-audit.html">free Home Comfort Evaluation</a>. One of our certified advisors will come to your home and identify what is causing the issues and give you a comprehensive list of the best options to permanently fix your home. The impact of a properly insulated home is incredible. Every room of your home will be comfortable, the air quality will be greatly improved, and energy bills will be kept under control.</p>
<p align="left">Call us today at [phone] and see what we can do for you! We service Nichols, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/owego-ny.html">Owego</a>, Whitney Point, <a href="https://www.foamitinsulation.com/endicott-ny.html">Endicott</a>, and more!</p>
2016-11-04T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/case-studies/7262-inaccessible-attic-in-whitney-point-ny.html
Inaccessible Attic in Whitney Point, NY
2016-10-24T14:46:16.05Z
Foam It Insulation
<p>Working together and reviewing the circumstances of the situation, our advisor and install crew decided that access doors could be cut into 2 parts of the attic and allow them to reach 100% of envelope, without compromising the home or causing any troubles for the homeowner. The ports were cut, the attic insulated, and all necessary repairs were made. The install crew still managed to have the job done on time as scheduled with the homeowner, and no problems with the project were left unaddressed. The result is another home permanently fixed by Foam It Insulation, another homeowner who is able to be comfortable in their entire home, and a project we can be proud of. This is the Foam It Insulation committment to every customer, every project, every time. Call us for your free estimate today! [[phone]]</p>
<p>The comfort issues found by our evaluation seemed pretty standard in the initial inspection. A Cape Cod style attic had inefficieny issues; allowing conditioned air to escape, causing energy bills to increase and causing some rooms to be uncomfortable all year round. Once in the attic, our advisor noticed there were areas that were within the building envelope, but would not be accessible to install crews. Leaving areas untreated is never an option for the Foam It Insulation Team, but how could the work stay within the timeframe that was convenient for the customer and still address this issue? </p>
2016-10-24T14:46:16.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/case-studies/7226-ice-damming-in-berkshire-ny.html
Ice Damming In Berkshire, NY
2016-10-18T11:33:14.05Z
Foam It Insulation
<p>Our Home Comfort Advisor knew how common of an issue this was, and reassured the homeowner that it was certainly a problem we could repair. After the old, dirty fiberglass insulation was removed, our installation crew properly air-sealed the attic and insulated it with Blown Cellulose. With the snow of the year it was immediately clear that the problem had been solved and the homeowner would never have to eal with damages caused by ice damming again. Along with the comfort and damage issues being solved, the Cellulose insulation and air-sealing drove down heating bills because the conditioned air was now staying in the home and the furnace didn't have to work as hard. One more uncomfortable home fixed and one more persons quality of life improved!</p>
<p>The main problem for this homeowner was the ice damming that would occur on their roof each winter. Gutters and shingles would be repaired in the spring, only to be damaged again the following winter. Heat escaping from the home and into the attic was to blame, and the homeowner was tired of spending the money to repair the damage and the headache of making the same repairs year after year. </p>
2016-10-18T11:33:14.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/case-studies/7199-spray-foam-to-basement-walls-harpursville-ny.html
Spray Foam To Basement Walls, Harpursville, NY
2016-10-13T13:48:16.05Z
Foam It Insulation
<p>The foremen assured the homeowner that this was a type of project we specialize in. They told the homeowner how this kind of work is something they do every day, and they knew they could help. Making use of techniques and processes in place for this kind of hurdle, the foreman were able to easily insulate behind and around the appliances, without them being hindered by the Spray Foam. The homeowner was happy with the work ethic and attention to detail of the crew, and the results of the upgrade were noticeable right away with drafts and cold floors being eliminated immediately, and the reduction in energy use reflected in the next utility bill.</p>
<p>The fieldstone foundation of this home was a major source of drafts and air leaks for this homeowner. After the initial evaluation it was clear to our advisor that to properly fix this home, the basement walls would need to be Spray Foamed. The homeowner agreed, but expressed concern over the furnace, fuel tank, and water heater being so close to where the foam was going to be applied. The advisor passed this concern on to the installation foremen that would be installing the project.</p>
2016-10-13T13:48:16.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/case-studies/6999-removing-fiberglass-before-spray-foaming-in-conklin-ny.html
Removing Fiberglass Before Spray Foaming in Conklin, NY
2016-09-21T11:46:40.05Z
Foam It Insulation
<p>Our crews were flexible and experienced enough to assess the situation and adapt their usual process to the unique needs of this particular project. They made sure all fiberglass removal was done properly, and no part of the insulation was accidentally overlooked, checking the unqiue areas with a thermal imaging camera to make sure the issues were permanently solved. With the old insulation removed, and the new insulation properly installed, the crew meticulously clean up the work area, and still had the project done ahead of schedule. This allowed the remodeling crew to move forward with installing sheet rock over the newly insulated walls, etc. </p>
<p>This home presented a somewhat unique challenge for us. Unique framing and multiple crawl-spaces put a different spin on the usual work for our installations crews. To add to the workload, when the original sheet rock came off of the walls, old and dirty fiberglass insulation was found inside of some of the walls. It was a dust and allergen machine, and took up valuable space inside the walls, without returning much of a benefit. It would have to be removed and disposed of in order to properly insulate. With the home being in the middle of a full remodel, it was imperative that the project still be finished on time and still meet the high standards that Foam It Insulation sets for the quality of solutions we provide. </p>
2016-09-21T11:46:40.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/case-studies/6998-spray-foaming-an-attic-in-kirkwood-ny.html
Spray Foaming an Attic in Kirkwood, NY
2016-09-21T10:12:20.05Z
Foam It Insulation
<p>By applying Spray Foam to the roof deck, a two pronged solution was applied to the issue. The Spray Foam air-sealed the attic, eliminating the issue of escaping air. At the same time, the R-21 insulating aspect of the foam dramatically reduced the loss of heated or cooled air through conduction as well. The change was instantly noticeable, and this was one more happy and healthy customer with a comfortable home. </p>
<p>A leaky and inefficient attic is a serious issue for a home. It let's out precious conditioned air, making your furnace or a/c work harder and stay on longer. Air escaping from the attic is replaced by air being pulled in from the basement, replacing the air you spend energy (and money) to condition with air that is being drawn in from the outdoors. Along with making you have to re-condition the new air, it's also filtering into your home through your basement, increasing allergens and decreasing air quality.</p>
2016-09-21T10:12:20.05Z
https://www.foamitinsulation.com/insulation/case-studies/6880-attic-insulation-in-montrose-pa.html
Attic Insulation in Montrose, PA
2016-08-29T10:59:41.05Z
Foam It Insulation
<p>The advisors and co-foremen on the job had a discussion about the issues and plans were made to access these "problem areas". Access would be tricky, but using the emptiness of the home to our advantage, the crew was able to devise a plan and access method to each area. It would require a little more finesse and time, but it was possible to make this homeowner happy. The additional effort needed took a little bit longer, but the job was still completed on schedule, allowing other contractors to move forward with their work on the home and saving the customer any delay in being able to enjoy their comfortable, efficient home. </p>
<p>While most of the work on this job was very straight forward and easy for our crews, there were a couple "problem areas" that would present an insulation challenge because they were difficult to reach. Leaving a job incomplete or skipping any areas when sealing the envelope are not options our installers and co-foremen ever give themselves, so it was clear a solution to reach the areas and properly insulate them was necessary. Our crew was confident in their ability to solve this issue easily and they immediately began working on a solution. </p>
2016-08-29T10:59:41.05Z