Understanding the Building Envelope

The building envelope keeps the inside in and outside out. The building envelope is essentially the barrier around your home. Most Chicago area homes leak an extraordinary amount of conditioned air into the outside through holes in the building’s envelope. This is know as energy leakage. This is unnecessary, and can be easily remedied simple weatherization.

Weatherization is a skill we profess. The "building envelope" is what separates your home from Chicago area's unforgiving elements. The thermal envelope is your home's jacket, and it keeps you cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. Our work makes sure there are no holes in that jacket. Sealing the envelope tight to keep the outside out, and the conditioned air in, is our specialty.

Home Energy Audit

Your first step towards an energy efficient home begins with a home energy audit. An audit provides a comprehensive understanding of your home’s current performance. The audit report that we provide will give you a roadmap for improvements that are prioritized according to where you can see the quickest return on investment.

Weatherization Solutions We Offer

Proper insulation, the weatherization of doors and windows, and simple air sealing techniques can save homeowners between 30%-60% off of their heating bills. Most weatherization packages pay for themselves in less than 3-5 years. The energy reductions and comfort lasts a lifetime.

Windows and doors are a dynamic barrier in your home's envelope. We install energy efficient storm windows and doors; these increase efficiency and home security. When replacement is not necessary, we also offer weather-stripping doors and caulking windows that helps to seal your home from the elements.