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This homeowner in Holyoke, MA called us hoping that we would be able to help her with her windows. They were old and leaky, and left a lot to be desired. Additionally, she enjoyed displaying items in her windows, and was unable to do so with her windows. During the winter months, old, badly installed, leaky windows with poor insulation value will make people feel colder and more uncomfortable than they would with better windows. The homeowner may turn up the thermostat, causing their heating bills to go up. In the summer, these same windows allow more of the heat from the sun into the home, making them feel hotter than they should. They may turn up the air conditioning, causing their cooling bills to go up. Results: Cold and drafty rooms in the winter, hot rooms in the summer, higher heating and cooling bills.
We had the perfect solution for this customer - our Sunrise double-hung replacement windows! The vinyl material used to construct a Sunrise Window frame is already thermally superior to any other window framing material. Then it is made even better by the injection of polyurethane insulation foam into the frame channels which delivers an industry high-bar of R-7. Our expert window installers will also inject low expansion foam between the window frame and the wall studs to further insulate the window unit, improving the thermal barrier and infiltration resistance properties of the entire window assembly. Results: Warmer and less drafty rooms in the winter, cooler rooms in the summer, lower heating and cooling bills.
This homeowner in Shelburne Falls, MA called us when she realized that half of her home was uninsulated. She was hoping to get a whole-home energy evaluation as well as get the home insulated. When our Home Comfort Specialist arrived, we noted that there were several issues with the home - including the fact that her crawlspace was not encapsulated.
We began with insulating the crawl space's walls using SilverGlo™ foam insulation board. SilverGlo™ foam has graphite infused into the foam to increase the R-value by 24% over standard foam. We then laid out a dimpled plastic drainage mat across the floor, and installed TerraBlock™ floor insulation over it. On top of all of that, the CleanSpace™ crawl space encapsulation liner was installed permanently across it. The crawlspace is now clean and insulated -- protecting this customer's home from the temperature fluctuations, humidity, and pests outside!
Homeowner was referred to us by a prior client! He was experiencing issues with allergens in the basement including mold, dampness, and dust. This was a 1900's foundation wicking moisture into the home. Our Dr Energy Saver solution included the implementation of a Clean Space Encapsulation.
This homeowner in Northampton, MA needed his insulation removed and mold remediated.
We were able to help this customer. In order to remove the insulation, we had to first bag all large pieces of fiberglass batt insulation. Then, we had to use a vacuum in order to remove the loose fill insulation.
Now, this home is ready for the next steps -- air sealing and installing new insulation!
These homeowners in Northampton, MA wanted to make their home more energy efficient as well as eliminate moisture coming up from their dirt crawlspace.
Our first step with crawlspaces is to make sure that outside air and temperatures can't get in. We sealed the rim joist and any vents letting in drafts as well as installing our SilverGlo graphite infused EPS foam board with a radiant barrier facing to make sure the cold cannot get in through the walls. We then seal off the floor, starting with a dimpled matting to create air space and a thermal break. Then we put down our TerraBlock floor insulation, and seal the floor off with a vapor barrier liner.
Thanks to Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions, these homeowners will be paying less to keep their home comfortable and will not have to worry about moisture getting in!