GreenHome Specialties

GreenHome Specialties is contracted with local Utah utility companies to install fiberglass, insulation, foam injection insulation, energy-efficient windows, and other energy saving products utilizing big rebate savings*. These rebates make the up-front costs affordable and will allow you to enjoy the comfort and savings of being more efficient for years to come. The thousands of dollars in savings make energy-efficiency upgrades a wise investment for anyone wanting to protect themselves from the onslaught of rising energy costs.

If you are hoping to reduce the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home while running your home cooling system, installing an air sealing system is the best way to keep your high energy costs under control. With a correct air sealing procedure done in your home, you will be able to cut heating and cooling costs, improve comfort, and create a healthier environment in your home. A majority of people focus on using simple weatherstripping and caulking to help prevent air from getting inside and outside your home.

Are you considering new energy-efficient windows? GreenHome Specialties provides free home energy audits to identify areas in the home where air leaks are occurring. We can recommend different changes you can do to ensure your home is airtight and will help to reduce your home's energy consumption. GreenHome Specialties will check the windows and doors and other areas in the home with our free home audit. Even windows that are double-paned can still be the source of air leaks due to cracks in the window frame or loose or old caulking.

Insulation keeps your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer at affordable rates. Traditional insulation levels are specified by R-Value. R-Value is a measure of insulation?s ability to resist heat traveling by conduction. The higher the R-Value, the better the thermal resistance to conduction. The table below shows the recommended levels of insulation for climates throughout the US. Having a thermal barrier between the outside and inside temperature improves the year-round comfort of the home.

If your home has forced heating and cooling, the ducts are used to help move the air throughout the home. A great deal of air that is pushed through the ducts can end up leaking outside the duct due to holes, leaks, and issues with the connection of the ducts. GreenHome Specialities provides duct sealing services to reduce the amount of air that is lost when it is pushed through the ductwork. There are several signs that show you are dealing with problems related to the ducts of your home. If you noticed your heating and cooling bills are higher, problems with your ducts could be to blame.

Radiant Barrier Technology provides a new way insulate a home. Traditional insulation works by slowing down the rate as which warm air leaves a home. Radiant Barriers actually reflect the heat back the way it came. The usual method for measuring insulation?s effectiveness is rated using an R-value. The R-value is a measurement that describes the thermal resistance of a material. With the R-value you can determine the rate at which heat is exchanged through conduction (heat transferred directly by touch), and convection (heat transferred through the air).

Once your home has been air sealed, it is a good time to consider adding more insulation. Homes that are 3 years old can easily have insulation problems. Older homes tend to have more insulation issues based on the amount of time the insulation has had to settle. The attic is the easiest place to add insulation, but there are other areas of the home that need insulation added to reduce heating and cooling costs. Take a look across the attic to see the insulation level. If the insulation is level with the floor joists, or it is below the floor joists, it is time to add more.