Problem: Ice Dams. Icicles may be pretty, but they can be a real headache: ice dams can cause thousands of dollars in structural and cosmetic damages, and preventing them may be easier than you think

Solution: Ice dams are caused by warm air escaping through air leaks from your home to your roof. The warm air melts the snow on your roof, which then drips down to the edge of the roof until it reaches the point just above the exterior wall and freezes again. As this process continues, this ice builds up until it begins to creep underneath shingles, melt once again, and drip into your home. This can cause up to tens of thousands of dollars in remediation costs -- your roof may need to be replaced, drywall may need to be replaced and re-painted, mold may build up inside your walls, carpets and furniture can be damaged, and rotten wood may pose structural risks.

Although removing the snow from your roof is a short-term solution, the way to prevent ice dams in the future is to prevent the transmission of heat from your living space to your roof by sealing all air leaks and upgrading insulation. Our process begins with a home energy audit, which pinpoints deficiencies in your home's thermal envelope by using an infrared scanner to identify air leaks and insufficient insulation; followed by air sealing and insulation improvements to ensure that your home will remain ice-dam-free for decades to come.

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  • Thank you for completing the insulation project ahead of schedule. Your staff was very professional and accommodating with all the residents and employees.  All issues were address quickly, and we were informed on changes to the schedule so residents could be notified in a timely manner.  

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    Diane - Nashua Property Director Multi Family over 300 units,
  •  I was just in the back room. In my stocking feet. Which did not immediately turn into little blocks of ice. Having lived in drafty old houses in NH all of my life, I am *astounded* at the difference good insulation makes. Seriously. I knew this was the right thing to do, but I had no idea

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    Sherry Contoocook - Single Family Retrofit,
  • As a commercial builder  I have used many insulation companies for our commercial buildings, but building my own personal home, I needed to make sure everything was perfect.  Building Efficiencies insulated my 5000 sq ft Energy Star home and we achieved the highest results possible.  Thanks

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    Dennis - Nashua Energy Star Home,
  • I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed working with you and your firm during the weatherization of our Town Buildings.  I have executed several large contracts in the last couple of years and yours was by far the easiest to manage.  I attribute that to your hands on management and
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    Kurtis - Director of Public Works, Several Historic Town Buildings,