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Ecohomes offers residential home performance solutions that increase in-home comfort, health, and safety while reducing the energy usage and utility bills. We apply building science principles and use sophisticated diagnostic equipment to quickly pinpoint causes of common problems and prescribe cost-effective solutions that resolve them permanently.

What sets Ecohomes apart from the many other home improvement contractors is our innovative, whole-house approach to home performance and energy efficiency. Our integrated, scientific approach allows Ecohomes to avoid the usual HVAC and specialty contractor guesswork and accurately solve a home’s comfort and energy efficiency issues.

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Conductive heat loss through uninsulated walls represents a significant portion of the heating and cooling load and is usually cost-effective in older homes with little or no wall insulation. Most of the newer Boise homes have some insulation in the walls but many homes built before 1970 have little or no insulation in the walls. (wall insulation was not introduced into the building codes… Read More

At the end of 2010 the tax credits were extended one more year through the end of 2011 The maximum credit had decreased from $1,500 to $500 in 2011. Unfortunately the tax credits are set to expire all together at the end of 2011. Boise homeowners have eight more days to take advantage of these tax credits. Tax credits apply to windows & doors,… Read More

It seems many Boise insulation, window and heating contractors are advertising a free energy audit with an estimate of their service. Boise home owners should be wary when considering a free energy audit and check to see if the person performing the audit is a certified energy auditor. There are two organizations in the energy auditing field that test and certify individuals as certified… Read More

The attic seems to get all of the attention when it comes to adding insulation. While the floor of a home is not as important to insulate as the attic; 20% of the heat lost in a home is through the floor. Clearly the floor should not be forgotten. Fiberglass insulation can be installed directly under the floor or foam board can be installed… Read More

A common question homeowners ask an insulation company is whether or not insulation should be installed over an attached garage. In most cases; the short answer is no. Insulation is intended to slow the movement of heat through the roof, walls or floor of a home. So the real question is; is their a source heat in the garage? Are we trying to keep… Read More

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