Carolina Energy Conservation Before & After Photos

A Summerville homeowner called Carolina Energy Conservation in December asking about making their home more comfortable, year round.

Our installers were there just a few weeks later, and  went to work in the attic. The team removed old insulation and prepared it for fresh and clean new installments.

Then, the CEC team used an expanding polyurethane foam to seal any top plates and openings in the attic. 

We installed soffit venting where needed, air sealed and insulated all attic hatches.

Our team members used cellulose insulation. It can be installed over existing insulation in most applications and reduces air infiltration through wall cavities. And perhaps the best part, it reduces heating and cooling bills by as much as 32 percent!

The homeowner’s chimneys were wrapped with fireproof rockwool insulation. Rockwool is made from actual rock and has a flame spread of zero.

Installing new insulation will give this home a warm interior during the Winter season.

Living next to the marsh in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is the sweet coastal life. For coastal home foundations, there are preventative measures needed in order to live in such a humid area. First is ground water management. Our CleanSpace™ System addresses the mitigating groundwater intrusion. We install 4" perforated drainage pipe w/silt sock along the perimeter of crawl space and then install a drainage matting over the floor of the crawl space. The SmartSump and 15 ft. of discharge to prevent mold, rot and odors in the crawl space.

Second step is prevent cupping of wood floors. We suggest installing the Cleanspace encapsulation system that includes a custom-fitted vapor barrier, designed to mitigate airborne moisture and particulates. Cleanspace is not a waterproofing membrane, and does not offer protection from standing water. We install a dehumidifier, clean out/prep the crawl space, wrap piers, install a new access panel with weather stripping and secure it with toggle bolts.  

If you are looking to extend the life of your coastal home that has a crawl space, have us come do a free inspection to make sure you have the preventative measures in place to enjoy your home for years. 

A quick kitchen transformation! This homeowner wanted to brighten her busy kitchen area without having to choose to switch on and off the light fixture. The kitchen is truly the heart of this home and a major renovation would be inconvenient. The Solatube installation was perfect. 

This homeowner loves to spend time in her kitchen. The kitchen and dining room are the hub of the home. Now she is excited to know that the natural light is shining throughout the day. She also chose the Solatube Daylighting System that has a Solar Night Light so the kitchen will be dimly lit throughout the night. Even the dog will be able to find it's dog bowl throughout the night!

This Okatie family wished to brighten their living room and bring in more natural light. While enjoying the Earth Day festival, they had their eyes set on the Solatube and approached Carolina Energy Conservation to see if it would solve their problem. After getting an evaluation of their home, they decided a Solatube was the perfect choice for them. By installing a Solatube in their home, their living room became much brighter, and due to the design of Solatubes, the sunlight brought in will not bleach the floors or furniture like a skylight would. Allowing for year-round bright and consistent natural light in their home, making it more energy-efficient and comfortable.