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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
