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 […]
Spray Foam Insulation: Frequently Asked Questions With the growing popularity of spray foam insulation, we get a lot of questions from clients about it. Here is an overview of this product and some common questions and answers. Q: What is spray foam insulation? A: Spray foam insulation, also known as spray polyurethane foam insulation, is […]
Attic Insulation Options Upgrading your attic insulation is a vital part of making your home more energy efficient and comfortable. With all the different options out there it can be difficult to decide which product is right for you. Luckily, the energy efficiency experts at Eco Three can help navigate you through the world of […]
Should I Have an Energy Audit INSTEAD of a Home Inspection for a Home I Want To Purchase? We recently had an inquiry about whether or not a prospective buyer should get an energy audit instead of a home inspection before making the decision to purchase. This is a great topic, so we thought we […]
