“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
