Spring – A Popular Time for Listing a House Spring is officially here, and for real estate that means many homes are being listed. How will your listing stand out among others? In the vast sea of homes, energy efficiency is a distinguishing factor that more and more buyers are seeking. Understanding the wants of […]
Ready or not… …the holidays are coming. This can be a joyous and stressful time of year for all sorts of reasons. We want to help reduce the stress by working to eliminate factors that can lead to an uncomfortable place to host guests and family – your house. A roaring fire can add a […]
With energy efficient upgrades, we delivered major allergy relief as well as increased comfort to a client of ours. She contacted us to schedule a Home Energy Evaluation, and she was primarily concerned with the overall energy efficiency of her home. However, she also suffered from extreme allergies and was taking several strong medications each […]
Are You Ready for Summer? Spring is here, and that brings flowers, birds, and insects…and inevitably the warm weather that turns into the full-blown heat of Alabama’s summers. Are you ready for summer? Perhaps the better question is “is your home ready for summer?” When winter approaches, preparing your home probably includes some preventative measures. […]
Be sure to check out this video of a spray foam nightmare that we removed and redid for a homeowner via our Eco Three Gulf Coast office. Spray Foam Gone Wrong: Issues with Air Flow, Chemical Mixing, Thickness and a Single Thermal Boundary The popularity of spray foam insulation has steadily increased in recent years. Although […]
A Guest Blog By Greg Geilman Homeowners of traditional/existing homes and new construction homes are opting to make energy efficient upgrades to boost a home’s value. Today’s homeowner can price their energy efficient (or “green”) home higher and reap energy cost savings while living in their home. The demand for green homes has grown and […]
We performed an energy audit on a historic home in the Forest Park neighborhood of Birmingham in the summer of 2015. The clients were having trouble keeping the home cool enough to be comfortable, and there was a front room with lots of windows that never got cool enough to be in. Their AC system […]
What is Duct Pressure Testing and Why Does It Matter? Duct pressure testing is a diagnostic procedure performed by a certified professional that measures the air tightness of a home’s duct system. One of the things that we do – both in upgrades of existing homes as well as in new construction – is duct […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Jonathan Handey Eco Three jonathan@eco-three.com 205-314-3500 Home Improvement Power Couple Drives High Performance Tiny House on Wheels to 20 Cities with Proof is Possible Tour Proof Is Possible Tour teaches homeowners and homebuyers to take control of their houses with diagnostics, and get proof they got what they paid for. […]
The Importance of Air Sealing Insulation is an extremely important aspect of home energy efficiency and home performance. However, air sealing is an equally important component that is often overlooked. When we talk about an air barrier, we are referring to the “building envelope” – a boundary between conditioned space and unconditioned spaces. The tighter the […]
