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Spray Foam & "Air-Sealing"

Combinations of rigid foam board and spray foam can be used to air seal your home. Many different types of foam exist for different applications including 1-part, 2-part, expanding, fire retardant versions are available. Your Home Energy Audit will outline areas in your home in need of air sealing work so that you can undertake these retrofits yourself or guide other contractors through proper installation.

 

 

Blown Insulation

An ideal insulation job is free of voids, provides a consistent level of thermal efficiency, and does not deteriorate over time. This degree of perfection has traditionally been hard to attain and, moroever, can worsen with time.

Luckily, there are remedies for all of these problems! First, a professional team should take the time to seal the known gaps and cracks and other building imperfections which could leak your conditioned air to outside spaces.

 

 

Weatherstripping

Along with the standard insulation, home air-sealing, HVAC duct maintenance, and replacement windows, the EDGE team performing your energy upgrades can also install a host of door and window weatherstripping options. Depending on the application, weatherstripping is available in different materials - rubber, plastic, wood, vinyl, metal, and others.

Please ask you EDGE Energy Auditor or Rater about the correct materials to use in your home.

 

Duct Sealing

Sealing a leaky duct system can be singlehandely the most cost-effective way to reducing your homes heating or cooling bills. In some older homes, and those that have ducting built into stud bays, our energy retrofits can improve the air handlers performance by over 50% and drastically reduce indoor air quality problems, and sources of pollution.

Your family's daily health and safety can be influenced by your HVAC duct performance, so do not let this area of your home go unchecked!

Replacement Windows and Doors

The first thing we will tell you is that replacing all your home's windows is rarely, if ever, a cost-effective energy upgrade. In most homes, the time to recoup your investment from a whole-house, energy-efficient window upgrade could well extend past 20 years of reduced energy savings.

Now, that being said, if you need to replace a window, then our usual advice is to spend a little extra and get an EnergyStar rated one. These windows can be priced from a number of window and door contractors, or you can ask your EDGE representative about our low-cost replacement options.

Crawlspaces

The typical crawlspace in our area looks like a space that time forgot! Low levels of insulation, large moisture problems from ground sources, and air leakage are among the (3) largest problems. Look at our photos on right to see an example of a correctly insulated and sealed crawlspace (unvented).

 

 

 

Sound Proofing & Accoustical Analysis

Don’t be mistaken, soundproofing involves more than just the right products. Soundproofing means knowing which products to buy for your particular situation and knowing how to use them effectively. EDGE offers multiple resources on the latest tips, tricks, and theory that will help you determine which products will offer the most cost effective solution for you.

Let our expertise in the soundproofing field help you make the most of your budget.

• Flooring
• Noise Barriers and Noise Blockers
  • Mass Loaded Vinyl
  • Studio Windows
  • Wall Cavity Sound Insulation (R-13 to R-30)
  • Sound Absorbing Foam
  • Echoless Roll Mat
  • Sound Blankets
  • Adjustable Door Seals
• Room Construction
  • Acoustic Window Inserts
  • Sound-proof Doors
  • Isolated Tray Ceilings
  • Ceiling Clips
  • Silent Panels
  • Hanging Acoustical Baffles
• Acoustic Fabric, Curtains, and Treatments
  • Acoustical Wall Treatments
  • Decorative Fabric-Wrapped Panels
  • Acoustic Quilted Curtai
• HVAC Products and Silencers
  • Vibration Mounts - Hangers and Pads