Air sealing is a crucial component of home performance, but there are added benefits of air sealing beyond energy efficiency. At face value, it decreases overall air infiltration of a home. Thus, it reduces drafts that occur when wind creates pressure changes between indoors and out. It also helps maintain consistent temperatures indoors by keeping […]
“I need more insulation.” The majority of our client calls begin with this sentence. We follow up by asking about overall comfort issues and drafts, high bills, and efforts to improve efficiency. Insulation provides a critical component of an energy efficient home. Often, clients do not realize air sealing and duct sealing play large roles, […]
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 […]
Have you noticed a musty smell, elevated humidity levels, or cupping floors in your home? Those are all warning signs of crawl space moisture. Moisture can lead to mold growth, wood rot, structural issues, higher utility bills, poor indoor air quality (and respiratory issues), and even bug infestations. Maybe you just moved into your home, […]
Summer is coming! We all know how excruciatingly hot the summer in Alabama can be. However, you do not have to suffer in an uncomfortable house that you have trouble cooling evenly.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
