Boost Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is good for the planet and good for your wallet. That’s why Wisconsin Home Improvement specializes in helping homeowners benefit in both the short and long terms. In other words, you can spend a little money now to save big money in the future. Some of the most common energy efficiency upgrades and safety improvements offered by us include:
- Insulation improvement, including attics, floors, basements, and walls
- Ice dam prevention
- Pest Control
- Air Sealing
In addition, Wisconsin Home Improvement is a proud third-party certified Pearl contractor. This means that we can help you certify your home’s high-performance, energy-efficient features following any work we complete. Pearl Certification is especially valuable when it comes to resale, as it assures potential buyers that your home’s energy costs will be as low as possible.
Improvement of Air Quality
Enhancing the indoor air quality in your home is not only a performance upgrade, but also important for the health and safety of everyone who lives with you. Homes with strong seals and good ventilation have fewer pollutants in the air, keep out unwanted visitors, and can even improve your overall health.
Keep Environmental Pollutants Out of Your Home
Many substances can cause indoor air pollution, and those substances take many forms: gases, contaminants/particulates, mold, bacteria, and more. Improving the seals and air flow within your home can help mitigate the presence of these pollutants and improve overall indoor air quality.
Address Issues That Cause Mold and Mildew
Mold problems need to be addressed immediately, but solving your mold and mildew issues also means fixing the underlying problems that led to mold and mildew growth in the first place. This generally includes ventilation and adding insulation throughout the home.
Live in a Pest-Free Environment
One of the benefits of insulation-based home improvement projects is the resulting pest control. Specifically, air sealing and closed cell spray foam insulation help create a virtually impenetrable barrier that keeps pests and vermin out of your home and deters them from coming back. Another pest deterrent is cellulose insulation.
Your Home Improvement Journey Begins Today!
At Wisconsin Home Improvement, we love working with homeowners to craft an energy efficiency plan that can help reduce monthly energy bills while having a positive impact on the environment. It all starts with a full energy audit of the home. During the assessment, a Wisconsin Home Improvement professional will inspect all aspects of your home’s energy usage, identify problem spots, and recommend areas for home improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions we get about home insulation improvements and how insulation works. If you have a question and don’t see the answer below, please let us know.
What are the benefits of full-home improvement?
The benefits of home improvement include cost savings, energy efficiency, and added comfort.
What are the benefits of hiring a home improvement company
Hiring a professional home improvement company like Wisconsin Home Improvement to conduct an energy audit and complete any energy upgrades to your home comes with several benefits. First, as experienced home improvement specialists, we have the tools and the knowledge necessary to make sure that we find and correct every issue in your home to deliver optimal results. In addition, members of our team have Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications. We also offer homeowners the added benefit of third-party Pearl Certification for any energy efficiency work in their homes.
What are some environmental issues that can affect my home performance?
Weather and age are two of the biggest factors in home energy loss. Older homes and those that have been subject to extreme weather conditions are more likely to have damage that needs to be repaired.
How can I keep unwanted guests from getting into my home?
Strong exterior seals and interior insulation, such as closed cell spray foam, create a barrier that even the trickiest critters find hard to get through to invade your home.
Can you eliminate moisture penetration within my home?
While you cannot eliminate moisture you can control moisture with a variety of suctions such as a fresh air intake, proper ventilation, air sealing and insulation.
What are the benefits of getting you to audit my house?
An energy audit is the first step in any home energy improvement project. To understand what steps would be the most beneficial for your particular home and to fully understand the cost savings of those steps, we need to understand the conditions. The energy audit provides a fast, affordable blueprint for your home’s needs that can help guide your next steps.