Carolina Energy Conservation Before & After Photos

This family from Hilton Head Island noticed that their living room lacked the natural light they desired, even with the windows. They contacted Carolina Energy Conservation in the hope of increasing natural light. The best solution for them was to install Solatubes in the living room. Solatubes utilize Raybender 3000 technology to maximize natural light while minimizing midday glare. Additionally, it redirects low-angle light in the winter to ensure consistent bright light. The system also incorporates INFERREDuction Technology to block heat from sunlight. It also features a softening effect lens to prevent furniture from fading, making it an ideal choice for brightening a living room.

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. 

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. 

Check out the great before and after photos of this attic insulation our team completed in Gibson, NC.