Why You Should Avoid DIY Insulation

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Insulating your home can provide numerous benefits, like more comfort, lower energy bills, and healthier indoor air. While insulation installation may seem easy enough for homeowners to tackle themselves, especially those accustomed to DIY home improvement projects, it requires attention to detail and several things can go wrong if done incorrectly.

Insulation is a complicated process that requires a strong understanding of building science principles to get many of its promised benefits. Evergreen Home Performance is a local insulation contractor in the Portland area and throughout Coastal Maine. We offer high-quality, whole-home solutions to attic insulation, air sealing, and more.  

Benefits of Professional Insulation

Insulation can last in your home for decades, however its performance heavily depends on the quality of installation. If not installed properly, insulation won’t solve comfort issues or lower your energy bills, and it can even cause damage to your home. Professional insulation, on the other hand, offers many benefits to homeowners.

Experience

Every home has a unique set of needs and inefficiencies, and an experienced insulation contractor will be able to easily pinpoint the source of problems you’re dealing with. At Evergreen Home Performance, we have nearly 20 years of experience insulating homes throughout Coastal Maine and Portland. We’ve seen a wide variety of home styles and insulation issues and can help you find the best solution for your home’s specific needs.

Knowledge

Knowing the signs of a poorly insulated home and the proper ways to solve them is crucial to a successful insulation project. Climate, home design, along with several other factors contribute to your insulation needs, which makes having a strong understanding of building science important. The team at Evergreen Home Performance is BPI-certified, which gives us the necessary knowledge to provide reliable and long-lasting insulation services. 

Safety

Some types of insulation, such as spray foam insulation, are made of chemicals that need to be handled with caution, and having the right protective gear is crucial. Without the proper installation equipment and tools, insulation installation presents safety concerns that could lead to long-term health effects. Your safety is our top priority at Evergreen Home Performance, and we follow strict protocols to ensure everyone in your home, including your pets, is protected from off-gassing and other issues.

Peak Performance

Many DIY insulation projects don’t fully protect a home from the outside elements—which is crucial here in Maine. Gaps in insulation and air movement make it ineffective and can even shorten the lifespan of the materials used. This will lead to a higher cost of insulation because the work will need to be fixed or redone to work properly. At Evergreen Home Performance, we measure the results at the end of every insulation project we complete so you can have accurate data on how well it performs, and we will always make adjustments if necessary.

Eligible for Incentives

Many incentive programs, including Efficiency Maine rebates, require that your insulation is professionally installed to receive reimbursement. Incentives like these can drastically cut the cost of insulating your home, making it more affordable for homeowners to choose professional insulation over DIY. As a participating contractor in the Efficiency Maine rebate program, Evergreen Home Performance can help you maximize your savings. 

Evergreen Home Performance: Portland & Coastal Maine’s Insulation Experts

Our team follows a specific process that allows us to find out where your home may be losing energy, and it starts with a free consult. We’ll listen to the issues you may be experiencing throughout the year and any concerns you have with your energy bills or comfort. From there, we’ll perform an infrared analysis to find gaps in your insulation and potential air leaks. 

The whole process takes about an hour and at the end, we’ll recommend services and give you a detailed estimate of the project cost that includes any qualifying incentives. Get peace of mind with your insulation upgrades and work with Evergreen Home Performance. Our professional insulation services will help improve your home comfort, efficiency, indoor air quality, and more. 

Schedule your free consult with our team today. Call 207-594-2244 or contact us online to get started.

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We just finished a large project air sealing and reinsulating our 1890s basement and attic. It had been completely renovated 8 years ago, but still felt cold, and lacked proper energy assessment and corrections. We met with Justin in December and were very impressed with his knowledge, professionalism and communication skills and knew Evergreen was who we wanted to work with. Dave was our on hands project manager and was excellent. The office staff has been quick to respond and helpful as well when needed.

E Gallant

Kennebunk

I used to spend winters in the bathtub because my house was so cold. This was my first winter roaming around my whole house comfortably. This even led me to decorate a little. My heating oil usage has been reduced by over a quarter: I rarely have to boost the thermostat because the temp stays at a constant. The Efficiency Maine rebates, together with the energy savings, make it affordable for me to pay for the loan I took out to finance the project. I do not worry about my pipes freezing.

Claire Helene Bevan

Camden

This team of individuals was professional at all times. They set up barriers that kept the dust at a minimum. They conducted an air flow audit and cut the draft circulation from the outside in half by sealing cracks. They hauled out the old insulation and replaced it with blown in insulation with an R - 60 Value. They also did the rebate paperwork so that I could get my $1500.00 rebate from the state of Maine. I highly recommend Evergreen Home Performance!

Daniel B.

Rockland

I would recommend Evergreen wholeheartedly because of their professionalism, their follow through, and thoughtful project planning.

Jennifer A

Our basement was the eyesore of the house. I wanted to make improvements, but first needed to make structural, insulating and moisture mitigation improvements. Evergreen was professional and competent in taking on a complex project of not only encapsulation and insulation of basement and crawlspace, but completed needed improvements to the structural integrity of the wood floor platform above a crawlspace and brought in a concrete contractor to pour where there was once a rotting, tiered wood platform - replacing that area with a more functional and tight tiered concrete area.

Duane B.

East Boothbay

Evergreen listened and produced a thoughtful evaluation, proposal and comprehensive plan for our attic and basement. They exhibited excellent workmanship, teamwork, and came back as planned after the completion of the job to test the outcomes. Their overall performance as insulation and home improvement contractors is truly outstanding and we highly recommend them.

Susan S.

Saco

The Evergreen crew from initial inception to installation were professional, on time, and left our place spotless. The end result was exceptional.

John Brown

In the final stages of selling our home, and with a closing date set, an inspection came across an unanticipated issue in our attic. We quickly called in contractors, but nobody was able to identify the source of the problem. Then we thought of Evergreen. Brian Robinson was on site the next morning and immediately identified the source (a faulty roofing job completed three years earlier which had effectively sealed up portions of the ridge vent and restricted air flow - not easily visible with a quick inspection).

Robin McIntosh

Camden

We had Evergreen energy do blow-in cellulose. I was very happy with the result. They tested with blower-door before and after. House is now MUCH warmer. Also, in the time since when I've had to open walls for various access, I've been impressed with how they got the insulation packed in everywhere. I'd use them again.

Noah

Peaks Island

Great team!

George S.

Bath

Evergreen did a fantastic job replacing 28 windows in our house. They were friendly, courteous, and very detail oriented. Brian did a great job planning, estimating and executing the project. Our energy use has dropped significantly since the work was done.

Alex B.

Kittery

Evergreen came out 2 years ago to do an assessment and insulate our roof. This year we had them come back and do the basement as well. They are hands-down the best crew we've ever hired to work on our house. They are experts at what they do, and super meticulous in their work. After working in our house for a week with blown insulation, there was no trace they were ever here. We've seen a huge decrease in our energy bills while at the same time the house has become way more comfortable. Can't recommend them enough.

RC Lations II

Portland

Evergreen has a professional and reliable team of people who do excellent work. If you want the best of the best in the area, select Evergreen to accomplish your insulation needs.

Mary E.

St. George

The Evergreen team was amazing from initial assessment and planning to the crew that came to complete the work. Our basement encapsulation is the best money we've spent on our house by far. The work was thorough and high quality. And what a wonderful group of people to work with. I highly recommend Evergreen!

Martha Bracy

From start to finish, our experience was incredible. Justin was extremely helpful. The crew was fast, friendly, and efficient. And most importantly, our home is WAY warmer and our heating is less costly. I'd highly recommend evergreen to anyone looking to upgrade their home!

John S.

South Portland

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