We REDUCE your energy use up to 50% and save you as much as 50% in heating and cooling costs each year.
We RECYCLE by using cellulose insulation made from environmentally treated and recycled newspapers.
We REINSULATE using injection foam insulation for existing homes, apartments, commercial and agricultural buildings that are under insulated (most buildings built before prior to the 2006 Energy code) or uninsulated (most buildings built prior to 1970).
We also INSULATE new homes, commercial /agricultural buildings and roofs.
Insulation services include
Closed cell spray foam, Open cell spray foam, Injection foam, Cellulose insulation, Fiberglass insulation.
Home Weatherization services include
Attic Insulation Installation, Sidewall Insulation Installation, Weather Stripping Windows and Doors, Air Sealing, Water Heater Blanket Installation, Window Replacement, Door Replacement, Programmable Thermostat Upgrade, Caulk and Spray foam for Gaps/Holes, Transparent Window Insulation, Duct Sealing and Repair, Furnace Repair, CFL Light Bulb Installation.
Ask us about Tax credits and Utility rebates
for your home or building insulation and weatherization project.
WHAT WE DO
Services Provided by Eco Energy Insulation
Spray Foam Insulation
Cellulose Insulation
Tripolymer Foam Insulation
Tripolymer Injection Foam
SPF Residential and Commercial Flat Roofs
~PLUS~
Thermal Imaging
Home Energy Audit
Air Quality Inspection
FIRST, WE DETERMINE WHAT YOU NEED:
Thermal Imaging Determines Location of Heat Loss
Thermal imagers are instruments that create pictures of heat rather than light. They measure radiated IR energy and convert the data to corresponding maps of temperatures. This is especially important because we can, with the thermal scan, determine where heat loss is occurring. In addition, thermal imaging (after the installation of new insulation, for example) provides concrete evidence that steps to correct issues have been properly completed.
Thermal imaging has many uses. For example, firefighters use it to see through smoke, find persons, and localize the base of a fire. With thermal imaging, power lines maintenance technicians locate overheating joints and parts, a tell-tale sign of their failure, to eliminate potential hazards. Where thermal insulation becomes faulty, building construction technicians can see thermal signatures that indicate heat leaks and to improve the efficiencies of cooling or heating air-conditioning.
Home Energy Audit
Have you seen the commercial of a rusty old car being towed out of a basement? It may have made you laugh, but when you got your next heating and electric bills the reality of this commercial might have hit home. The question is what can you do about it? Finding a fuel-efficient car is easy, but turning your home into one of the most efficient homes on your block requires advice from a pro.
I am an Energy Audit specialist trained to determine what is causing your energy bills to be so high and I will show you how to maximize your energy savings.
The first step in your upgrade process is to get an energy audit.
The energy audit we provide focuses on five critical areas.
Step 1
As part of your audit will cover energy saving habits and things you can do to save energy. This covers most of the basic information you would find available on the web and in energy saving books. As part of my Energy Audit I will go over most of these items with you and give you some documentation on what really works.
Step 2
The second area is identifying how unconditioned air is leaking into your home. Air infiltration can account for 30% – 50% of your heating and cooling bills so this is a very important part of your inspection. For more information on this area click on the Air Sealing tab to the left.
Step 3
The third area deals with insulation. Insulation keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. As part of this step we will determine if your home is properly insulated, if the insulation was installed correctly, and where we can add more insulation.
Step 4
The fourth area is to review how you are heating and cooling your home and what upgrade options exist to maximize your heating and cooling dollars. Heating systems that are over 15 years old tend to be very inefficient and have inefficient delivering systems. New systems tend to be installed incorrectly and may be wasting energy. As part of our audit we will go over these items with you, tell you how to maximize the efficiency of your current system, and review what heating and cooling upgrades exist.
Step 5
The fifth area is to identify air quality and carbon monoxide problems. This may sound like a strange item to cover as part of an energy audit, but it’s a critical part of your inspection. Poor air quality can cause allergies and low level carbon monoxide can cause health problems and can be fatal. The problems we identify under this part of your inspection could be life- threatening and need to be addressed before any other upgrades are made.
When your Energy Audit is complete we will know what’s wrong with your home and we will review the energy saving opportunities that exist with you. We will also send you a report that outlines the energy saving opportunities we reviewed.
To learn more about getting a Home Energy Audit and the Energy Saving upgrades we have offered call us at 815-217-0233 for more information.
Air Quality Inspection
Our air quality inspection focuses on how carbon monoxide may be getting into your home
What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, toxic gas that has the molecular formula CO. The molecule consists of a carbon atom that is triply bonded to an oxygen atom.
Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of the fossil fuels gas, oil, coal, and wood used in boilers, engines, oil burners, gas fires, water heaters, solid fuel appliances and open fires.
Dangerous amounts of CO can accumulate as a result of poor installation, poor maintenance, or failure or damage to an appliance. Additionally, fuel will not burned properly when there is insufficient makeup air.
In today’s world of improved insulation, air sealing, and good quality double glazed windows, it has become increasingly important to have good ventilation, to maintain all appliances regularly, to have reliable CO detector installed, and to make sure your combustion equipment is properly ventilated.
As part of our Energy Audit we will inspect your heating and hot water area to make sure it is setup correctly. This includes looking for back draft problems, items that could cause your systems to back draft, identifying how CO may be leak into your home, and insuring that you have adequate makeup air. When we are done inspecting this area we will tell you what needs to be done to insure your family’s health and safety.
All CO toxicity problems need to be addressed before making any other upgrades to your home. Failure to address these problems could lead to health problems or death.
For more information on CO2 please click on the two links below.:
Stories, Letters, and Questions
To learn more about getting a Home Energy Audit and the Energy Saving upgrades we have offered call us at 815-217-0233 for more information.
Air Sealing Service
Getting your home properly air sealed is an important step in making your home more energy efficient and comfortable. Per Energy Star air infiltration accounts for 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating and cooling the typical home.
Air leakage, or infiltration, occurs when outside air enters a house through cracks and openings. This air leakage wastes energy and makes your home uncomfortable by allowing exterior air, humidity, and unwanted noise into your home. Another problem is that it lowers indoor air quality by allowing dust, airborne pollutants, and carbon monoxide into your home.
The amount of air leakage in a house depends on two factors. The first is the number and size of air leakage paths through the building envelope. These paths include joints between building materials, gaps around doors and windows, and pipe, wiring, duct, and chimney penetrations. The second factor is the difference in air pressure between the inside and outside. Pressure differences are caused by wind, indoor and outdoor temperature differences, chimney and flue exhaust fans, equipment with exhaust fans, ventilation fans, and forced air heating and cooling systems.
Sealing cracks and openings in your home can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs, improve building durability, and create a healthier indoor environment.
Properly air sealing your home is critical if you want to maximize your energy savings. This may sound like a simple task, but if you want to get it done right you need to hire someone who has received air sealing training. It also requires a blower door test to identify the amount of leaks and an infrared camera to find the air leaks. As part of our air sealing service we will perform a blower door test before and after air sealing your home. This way you have a reference point and you know how much of an improvement we have made. Air sealing a home also requires addressing air quality problems that may result in health problems and carbon monoxide toxicity problems. Tighter is better, but if it’s not done right it can kill you.
To learn more about getting a Home Energy Audit and the Energy Saving upgrades we have offered call us at 815-217-0233 for more information.
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