Breck Paschal
Twelve Summers, One Tradition: Our Annual Eugene Emeralds Company Picnic
Some traditions start with a grand plan. Others begin with a simple idea. Back in the summer of 2015, Josh Lowe invited the team to an Eugene Emeralds baseball game. It was a chance to step away from work for...
Wall Insulation Upgrades for Modern Homes
A comfortable home begins with the parts of the house that people rarely think about. While homeowners often pay attention to heating systems or replacing old windows, the walls also have an important job. They help separate indoor living spaces...
Case Study: Healthier Crawlspace, Healthier Home for Eugene Veteran
When our System Design Specialist, Harry Thomas, inspected this home's crawlspace, he found moldy insulation, deteriorated ground cover, and conditions that could negatively impact the home's comfort and indoor air quality. To solve the problem, we recommended a complete crawlspace...
Heatlok HFO Closed-Cell Spray Foam: The Future of High-Performance Insulation
How Heatlok HFO Technology Is Raising the Standard for Home Insulation When it comes to creating a more comfortable, energy-efficient home, insulation is one of the most important pieces of the building envelope. But not all insulation performs the same....
Why We Install SmartJack Systems: Restoring Strength and Stability to Sagging Floors
A home’s floor system plays a critical role in its overall safety, comfort, and structural performance. Over time, many homes experience problems such as sagging floors, uneven surfaces, bouncing floors, sticking doors, and cracks in walls or ceilings. These issues...
Building a Healthier Home with Crawlspace Insulation and Structural Repairs
Challenge The homeowner was experiencing significant damage within the crawlspace that compromised the home's insulation and HVAC efficiency. Large sections of fiberglass insulation had become detached and displaced, while portions of the insulated ductwork had been torn open, leaving the...
Say Goodbye to That Musty Crawlspace Smell for Good
You know the smell. The air starts coming through your vents, and there's that familiar musty, damp, slightly stale odor filling your home. No matter how much you clean or air out the house, it keeps coming back. The surprising...
How Does Mold Grow in Your Attic?
If you've ever caught a musty smell drifting through your home, or spotted dark staining on your roof deck during an attic inspection, you may be dealing with attic mold. It's a more common problem than most homeowners realize, and...
Case Study: Cold Floors Led to a Crawl Space Transformation in Philomath, Oregon
The Challenge: A homeowner reached out because she was experiencing cold floors throughout her home, especially during the winter. She had a stand-up crawl space and wanted to learn more about crawl space encapsulation. Rather than recommending a solution right...
This North Bend Home Had High Heating Bills. The Real Problem Was Hiding in the Attic.
When homeowners think about high energy bills, they usually assume they need more insulation. Sometimes that's true. But sometimes the real problem starts with the roof. Recently, our team inspected a home in North Bend after the homeowners complained that...