Currently there are some great incentives available for insulating your home. With the PowerSaver Lender Program at the UVA Community Credit Union, reducing your energy bills and becoming more eco-friendly just got easier! They offer low rates and easy financing solutions to help pay for energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy systems to your home,…
The only reason to build a home with a dirt crawl space is to save money. A dirt crawl space is cheaper than a concrete floor. However, a house with a dirt crawl space is dysfunctional. We would never create a basement with a dirt floor – so why do we have dirt floor crawl…
Does Your Home Need Commercial Grade Dehumidification? Virginia is classified as and well known as a mixed-humid climate, meaning that we receive more than 20 inches of annual precipitation, have approximately 5,400 heating degree days* or less, and the monthly outdoor temperature drops below 45°F in the winter. Most experts, like the American Medical Association,…
It’s Heating Up Outside. Is Your Air Conditioner Going to Survive the Summer? If your air conditioning (AC) equipment requires frequent repairs, is more than 10 years old, or you’ve noticed that your electric bills have gone up in recent years during the summer, it is time to consider replacing your AC equipment. Being proactive…
Other than burning down, probably the worst thing that can happen to a residential structure is a foundation problem. The foundation is literally what the house is built on, what keeps the building where it was built, transferring the dead loads and the live loads into the ground. The source of the vast majority of…
Our friends at the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance recently published the following article regarding a growing trend in the real estate market: buyers are willing to pay a premium for homes that are more energy efficient. We’ve posted the article below. Keep in mind that insulation and air sealing are proven to be the most…
Using Mar-flex 5000, we can waterproof any structure with an adhesive seamless barrier that coats your foundation with a high-quality membrane.
The spray application method allows for continuous insulation and an air sealing barrier on walls, roofs, in tight corners, and all contoured surfaces.
Made of 75-85% recycled paper, cellulose is the most environmentally friendly and efficient way to insulate your new or existing residential or commercial buildings.
Beyond energy efficiency, we’ll work with you on a number of eco-friendly building improvements that help you qualify for certifications such as LEED for Homes or ENERGY STAR.
Made of up to 40% recycled materials, fiberglass is available as blown-in loose fill, rolls, or batts, and is one of the best ways to reduce your energy bills.
In a climate such as Virginia’s, radiant barriers or “foil insulation” can be used in tandem with other materials to reduce cooling bills in the summer.
We’ll find the leaks and shortfalls of your current insulation, then provide a cost-effective plan that works for you and your project.
Optimizing your building’s energy efficiency is one of the best investments you can make for comfort, lower bills, a reduced carbon footprint, and air quality.
Vented crawl spaces are no longer the way to go. Reduce excess moisture and prevent mold growth by isolating the crawl space from outside moisture.
From the lab test to the mold removal to prevention systems, our whole-home approach to air quality ensures comfort and safety for your family.