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 […]
What is frost envy? “Frost envy” describes the feeling of longing for a more energy efficient home. Specifically, the term refers to seeing frost on your neighboring house(s) and none on yours. On these early frosty mornings, look at your roof and those of neighboring homes. The house with more frost (like in Picture 1) […]
“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, […]
“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 […]
