Exterior Walls
Insulating the exterior walls of a home reduces the thermal transfer of heat through the house. This reduces drafts and outside noise drastically. In most cases we remove a row of siding and drill our holes in the exterior sheathing. We feed a hose into each stud cavity and dense pack cellulose through the wall. The insulation packs around wires, pipes, and electrical boxes limiting the air flow through the wall, providing increased comfort and efficiency.
Attic Insulation
Heat Rises. Inadequate insulation in the attic makes the heating and cooling system work harder than necessary. It can also increase ice dams on your roof. After sealing all of the bypasses, insulation is blown in over the entire attic. More insulation equals a higher R-value. This region requires a minumum of R-49, however we recommend more if possible.
Rim Joist and Crawlspace Insulation
Un-insulated rim joist and crawlspace walls lead to cold air infiltrating your home. This causes noticeably colder floors and uncomfortable drafts on the first floor of your home. Properly installed vapor barrier keeps ground moisture vapor from entering your home and creating health and safety problems. Installing closed cell spray foam on the rim joist and crawlspace walls seals out the air leaks and insulates the area to ENERGY STAR standards. Our closed cell spray foam has some of the lowest occupancy times of one hour compared to 24 hours for most high pressure spray foam products.
Ventilation Solutions
Homeowners spend roughly 90% of their time indoors, making clean indoor air quality essential for a healthy environment. Proper ventilation protects a home from unwanted toxins, pollutants, and odors and can also help protect the overall structure of a home by eliminating excess moisture from the air. After air-sealing and insulating a home properly, it is crucial to also install a balanced ventilation system to meet current standards. This includes source exhaust ventilation such as a bathroom exhaust fan and can include a fresh air intake system controlled by the home's furnace. We prefer to use Panasonic Products and Aircycler systems due to their proven reliability.
Homeowners spend roughly 90% of their time indoors, making clean indoor air quality essential for a healthy environment. Proper ventilation protects a home from unwanted toxins, pollutants, and odors and can also help protect the overall structure of a home by eliminating excess moisture from the air. After air-sealing and insulating a home properly, it is crucial to also install a balanced ventilation system to meet current standards. This includes source exhaust ventilation such as a bathroom exhaust fan and can include a fresh air intake system controlled by the home's furnace. We prefer to use Panasonic Products and Aircycler systems due to their proven reliability.
As program allies, we can help you determine your eligibility for the Ameren Illinois Home Efficiency Incentives.
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