When Talbott did the initial energy audit he discovered many substantial issues. There was no floor insulation in the basement and the old fireplace was causing massive leaks since it was completely open. The home’s metal ducts had rusted out and were not insulated. The contractor who replaced the knob and tube wiring did not replace all of it in the attic, which was a hazard. The attic insulation had been incorrectly installed and was not doing its job. There were holes in the ductwork and penetrations where mechanical systems went through the ceiling and into the home. With all these issues, it’s no surprise that the homeowner was uncomfortable and spending too much on monthly energy bills.

Talbott and his team were able to make major improvements to the home’s comfort and efficiency. They fixed the air barrier issues that had been causing high bills and an inefficient system. They fully insulated the attic and floors and added an essential vapor barrier. To balance the pressure they added pressure relief in bedroom doors and sealed the ductwork throughout the house. Talbott's whole-house approach to home performance work included air sealing and insulation in the attic. Extensive air and duct sealing was installed and the team repaired the older system to make sure the conditioned air was getting to the living spaces where it was needed.

Talbott's whole-house approach to the initial energy audit and the work resulted in a significant improvement in energy efficiency and an immediate improvement in comfort. The insulation and air sealing created a space that was easier to cool and distributed fresh air to the spaces that were insufficiently serviced. The upgrades not only allowed Mrs. Lake to save on her monthly energy bills, but she’s also much more comfortable in her home.