“I need more insulation.” We never tire of hearing this. We love teaching clients that insulation is important, BUT equally important are proper air sealing and duct sealing. When we ask more about overall comfort, drafts, uneven temperatures, and high bills, people will relay several common scenarios. Here is common scenario 2… Scenario 2: “Our […]
“I need more insulation.” This sentence starts so many of our initial client calls. Insulation alone may not solve problems of comfort and efficiency. Insulation is important, BUT equally important are proper air sealing and duct sealing. When we probe a bit about overall comfort, drafts, uneven temperatures, and high bills, people will relay several […]
It’s interesting how many calls we get that focus on comfort issues in the so called “bonus room.” “Bonus” seems like it would be a little something extra – a good thing. However, they often turn out to be more of a bummer than a bonus. There are several key factors that we address to […]
Are you thinking about spray foam for your house or building? When contemplating making your home more energy efficient, there are special considerations for spray foam. Spray foam is a high-performance insulation and air barrier that will help reduce comfort issues and make a home more energy efficient. The preparation and installation needs to be […]
Challenges with Split-level Homes When upgrading homes, there are specific challenges with split-level homes. After World War II, baby boomers wanted more house space without taking up more of their lot. So they often opted for the split-level homes. This configuration generally features a foyer with a half staircase up to the second floor and […]
All of this increased time at home means a bigger focus on indoor air quality (IAQ). According to the EPA, indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. As economies reopen and many of us go back to work, don’t forget about the importance of indoor air quality. Better IAQ means a […]
During this time of sheltering in place, have you noticed any changes in your interactions with your home? The staff at Eco Three certainly has! Noticing how you interact with your home can have a big impact on comfort and utility bills. Me (Elizabeth) and My Spouse: We recently up-sized by about 1000SF. We are […]
Tuning Into Your Home This is a new and unsettling time for everyone. We are in this together. We wanted to take this time to help our readers with tuning into your home. The Eco Three team wants to help you make the best of this extra time in the place where you spend a […]
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions include the goal of saving money? If you are looking for ways to cut everyday costs, a home energy audit is an excellent place to start. You could save as much as 30 percent on your monthly energy bill by making efficiency upgrades recommended in an audit, according […]
BUILD Magazine Announces The 2019 Home & Garden Awards Winners – Including Eco Three for Best Energy audit Company in Alabama. United Kingdom, 2019– BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the 2019 Home & Garden Awards. If a home is a person’s castle, then our gardens are our kingdoms. With the Home & Garden Awards, […]
