Mother Nature and Extreme Weather
Attics that are unfinished represent the biggest area for improvement in a finished home.
Planning Ahead with Your Builder
The best time to discuss insulation with your builder is at the planning phase. If you take advantage of foam, you may be able to downsize your HVAC requirements and save on your energy bills.
Chicago Green InsulationFederal Insulation Tax Credit
A 35% or more energy reduction earns a $4,000 rebate. 15% or more reduction earns a $2,000 rebate. Contact us for details.
Chicago Green InsulationIs it Raining in My House?
New attic fans pulling moist and conditioned air into the attic where it condenses on nails in the attic and rains down on the attic floor.
Attic Insulation and Your Energy Bills
Closed-cell is more expensive, but this investment will pay off in lower energy bills due to the higher R-value per inch.
Attic Fans
While the specifics will change with each home, the consensus is that attic power fans use more energy than they save.
Chicago Green InsulationInsulating Older Homes
Many older homes have little or no insulation, which leads to drafts and higher energy bills.… Cold rooms in winter and hot rooms in summer.
Spray Foam and HVAC Units
Adding spray foam first means you can purchase a smaller HVAC unit, but you need proper ventilation or you will have humidity and mold issues
Chicago Green InsulationSupply Chain Issues with Spray Foam
The disruption in the supply chain due to COVID occurred and it had a chain-reaction type of snowball effect on the spray foam industry.
Ice Dams and Roof Leaks
If your home has the typical pink fiberglass insulation and the roof should begin to leak, you will have a real mess on your hands.
