The GreenHomes Process

GreenHomes uses and innovative whole-home approach to helping customers permanently improve the comfort and energy efficiency of their homes. Called home performance contracting, this holistic method allows GreenHomes to go beyond the usual symptomatic spot repairs and quick fixes. Taking into account the principles of building science, the dynamics of air flow and moisture, and how household equipment interact with each other and a home’s construction, GreenHomes home improvement solutions treat a house as a completely integrated system, instead of just four walls and a roof stuffed with appliances.

1) Diagnose
Our advisors are highly trained in all home components and understand the intricate principles of building science. When you call GreenHomes, a certified advisor shows up, armed with the latest home performance technology and diagnostic tools, including a blower door, infrared camera, smoke wand, and more. These tools are used to pinpoint root sources of high energy consumption, and health and comfort issues such as air leaks, insufficient insulation, moisture, defective ducts, gas leaks, ventilation, and inefficient lighting and appliances. They thoroughly inspect, test, safety check, and evaluate all the components of your home. Your advisor then analyzes all the data collected to determine your home’s optimum performance.

2) Recommend
After fully assessing your home, your advisor will provide options and costs for a customized solution, as well as predicted energy savings and guarantees. They will then assist you in selecting the energy improvements that will be the best investments for your home and family.

Most often, customers choose to have the GreenHomes’ Thermal Wrap applied. This consists of scientifically sealing air infiltration points in the home and super insulating the walls and attic spaces. A thermal barrier is created around the home that is analogous to a person wearing a thick, wool sweater with a wind breaker in the winter time.

3) Improve
Once a course of action is selected, an experienced GreenHomes installation crew performs the entire scope of work that often includes heating and cooling systems, duct work, air sealing and insulation, replacement windows and door, and indoor air quality procedures. As a single-source home performance provider, GreenHomes handles the design, construction, management, and maintenance of your entire home improvement project. This single vendor approach saves time and money, and ensures you receive the highest quality results as quickly as possible.

4) Results
You will experience immediate results including:
• A safe, comfortable, and draft-free home
• Enhanced indoor air quality to protect your family’s health
• Guaranteed energy savings
• Increased energy efficiency and environmental protection
• Improved home durability and reduced maintenance costs
• Increased resale value

After your job is complete, we return to your home at scheduled intervals to make sure it is continuing to perform at optimum efficiency and to properly maintain the equipment for maximum reliability and longevity. This gives you extra piece of mind that your home will continue to work right.