HEALTHY, COMFORTABLE, ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES ARE PROPERLY AIR SEALED AND INSULATED.

Air leakage, or infiltration, occurs when outside air enters a house uncontrollably through cracks and openings. Properly air sealing such cracks and openings in your home can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs, improve building durability, and create a healthier indoor environment.

During cold or windy weather, too much air may enter the house. When it's warmer and less windy, not enough air may enter. Air infiltration also can contribute to problems with moisture control. Moldy and dusty air can enter a leaky house through such areas as attics or foundations. This air in the house could cause health problems.

The recommended strategy in both new and old homes is to reduce air leakage as much as possible and to provide controlled ventilation as needed.

Air sealing is one of the most significant energy efficiency improvements you can make to your home. Air sealing will not just reduce energy costs; it will also improve your home's comfort and durability.

Before air sealing, air leaks should be detected and the needed ventilation for indoor air quality should be assessed. Air sealing techniques and materials should be applied as needed, including caulk and weather stripping.

As a result of our test, you will know exactly where your air leaks and insulation deficiencies are, and what leakage and insulation problems you need to address. In the mean time, we will make recommendations for reasonable, efficient and inexpensive air sealing and insulation solutions.

Ice Dams and Insulation

eShield Multilayer Reflective Thermal Foil Insulation

If you’re looking to add a radiant barrier to your home, you might want to consider eShield™ multilayer reflective foil insulation instead. eShield™ is a revolutionary new product that can help you slash your heating and cooling cost by up to 25 percent. Utilizing the latest emission-blocking technology developed by NASA, eShield™ reflects an astounding 97 percent of all radiant heat transfer, which is the number one cause of home energy waste. There are three forms of energy transfer that cause homes to waste energy – conduction, convection, and radiation. Traditional R-value insulation does an adequate job at stopping both conduction and convection, but fails to address emission. Luckily, eShield™ boasts the industry’s highest E-value rating, which measures the ability to block emission. Plus, as a retrofit product that is installed like a radiant barrier, eShield™ can be added on top of traditional R-value insulation, forming the most comprehensive energy-blocking barrier imaginable. When your home is protected from all three forms of heat transfer, you’ll be able to realize maximum energy efficiency and cost savings.

Just like a radiant barrier, eShield™ can be installed in virtually every area of your home, including attics, walls, floors, crawl spaces, lofts, garages, basements, ceilings, and more. Additionally, when you choose to install eShield™,you not only get the cost-saving benefits of lower energy bills, but you can also qualify for certain federal energy tax credits.

Unlike radiant barrier products, eShield™ is a true insulation that features a center core composed of high-density fiberglass. It also has a permeability rating of 13, meaning it helps prevent mildew and other forms of moisture damage. Furthermore, eShield™ has a class-A fire rating, contains no allergens, and won’t off-gas like other radiant barrier and insulation products. eShield™ also doesn’t require any wire to help hold it in place. Additionally, eShield™ is also an extremely cost-effective solution to your home’s energy-wasting problems, as adding just one layer has been shown to be more effective at blocking radiant heat transfer than installing an additional five inches of fiberglass insulation.