Air Sealing and Insulation
Our Chicago climate can be extreme and air sealing and insulation are by far the most cost-effective means of improving the comfort and energy efficiency of any home or building. The envelope, or outer shell of the building, is responsible for keeping conditioned air inside and the cold and heat out. Although most people point to old windows as the source of drafts and high energy bills, cracks in the building envelope along with inadequate insulation result in huge energy losses and many comfort issues. Add to that the energy lost through leaky or uninsulated HVAC ductwork running through unconditioned space and you may be wasting 30-40% of your heating and cooling bills!
Ice Dams on roofs and condensation inside of attics cause millions of dollars in damage to Illinois homes every year. These problems are the direct result of inadequate air sealing, insulation, and ventilation. Our holistic approach to solving these problems yields optimal results.
Another common misconception is that inadequate insulation is only a problem in older buildings. While true that older homes were generally built without effective sealing and little or no insulation in the attic and walls, many new homes and buildings suffer from the same problems of inadequate or failed insulation and poor air sealing.
Acoustical properties - Not only is insulation used to keep heat from passing through the thermal boundaries of your home, it can also be very effective in keeping sound from transferring through walls and ceilings as well. Used alone and in conjunction with other soundproofing techniques, acoustical insulation services from Energy360 Solutions can address nearly any sound transference issue. Whether it's the condo neighbor next door or the busy highway in front of your home, Energy360 has a solution for you.
The big problem with existing homes and buildings is how to remedy what you cannot see. Although inadequate insulation in attics is easy enough to identify, the hidden problems inside of walls and HVAC ducts present bigger challenges.
Installing insulation without first identifying the source of your problems makes little sense and typically results in unsatisfactory results. At Energy360, we specialize in problem identification . We consult with you and use sophisticated technology including Infra-Red Scanning and Blower Door Pressurization to see the movement of air around and through the building envelope to ensure that we get to the root of the problems you are experiencing. You work too hard for your money to have someone guessing what the problem is.
Now that you have found the source of the problem, click on "Fix it " above to learn more about our solutions.
Energy 360 applies premium cellulose and foam insulation to seal and insulate problems found during building diagnostics.
Blown cellulose insulation is a natural product comprised primarily of shredded newspaper making it the greenest insulation around. To ensure that the product is not inviting to insects or animals, borates are added to the product during manufacturing. In addition, cellulose insulation from Energy360 is fire retardant and meets all municipal codes for fire resistance. The cellulose fibers have a higher density and R-value (approximately R3-R4 per inch) than many other insulation types including fiberglass, providing exceptional blockage against air infiltration. Superior thermal qualities save you energy and provide you excellent long-term value. These qualities make it an excellent choice for adding insulation to attics over existing fiberglass batts or into existing walls. Densepacking of walls with cellulose can also greatly enhance the acoustical properties of any wall in the home.
Over the past few years, foam insulation has become the gold standard for insulation due to its exceptional sealing and thermal and sound insulation properties. It was primarily used in upscale construction due to the cost of the application vs other forms of insulation such as cellulose and fiberglass. New foam products can now be installed in retrofit applications filling the walls of existing homes. This can be especially effective in sealing walls where existing fiberglass batt installations have failed or are otherwise ineffective. The net result of a retrofit wall installation of no-rise foam is exceptional air sealing along with outstanding thermal and acoustic insulation. In addition to wall retrofit, foam is an excellent insulator in crawl spaces and basements underneath the subflooring above.
Click on "Save It" above to see how Energy360 ensures that you receive maximum value for your home improvement dollars !
After Energy360 has sealed and insulated your home or building, we validate the effectiveness of our work by employing the same technology that we utilized to identify the problems. In the event that follow-up tests reveal additional problems, we will correct them until the desired result is achieved. Only Energy360 takes this prescriptive approach to ensure that we delivered the solution to your problem and that you will not pay a dime for services or products that you do not need. Again, no guessing or hoping that we resolved your building performance issues: Simply greater comfort for less money. We guarantee it!
In addition, you may qualify for up to 100% funding of your insulation project through a variety of government programs intended to increase the energy efficiency and value of our homes and buildings. Call Energy360 at
847-749-1616 today for more information and to see if you qualify.
Customer Testmonials
My home was uncomfortable. It was so difficult to keep it warm in the winter and there was no sound barrier. We could hear everything that was going on outside. We needed insulation and called Energy360 Solutions. They provided us with a great solution using dense packed Cellulose insulation. I was thrilled they could install the insulation from the outside so I didn't have to deal with messy drywall repair. An unexpected benefit was how much noise it blocked out. Now our home is quiet and comfortable.
- Scott Gillis
I own a Victorian style home that desperately needed insulation. I hired Energy360 Solutions and they discovered major air leakage through the many nooks and crannies of my attic. The small amount of insulation that existed was strewn about and not enough to keep my home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They sealed the leaks, added insulation and cleared the soffits to provide proper ventilation. They were very courteous and professional and did a great job!
- Toby Trabert
So what are you waiting for? A solution to cold drafty rooms and high utility bills is right around the corner.
Call Energy360 Solutions today at 877-336-0669 (877-E360NOW).
