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The Green Cocoon - Restoration Project, Weston, MA

Restoration project for Weston antique

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May, 2019, Weston, Mass. – The Green Cocoon (TGC) just finished the remodel of an energy-efficient, antique home in Weston, Massachusetts. Built in 1897, this completely remodeled farmhouse is on the market for just under $5 million. The home combines the architectural integrity and character of the original farmhouse with advanced, high-performance and smart home features. These features include being certified as EPA Indoor airPLUS; DOE Zero Energy Ready Home; and an ENERGY STAR® Home. Read entire story.

Mineral Wool Used for Project

“We are very excited to have been a part of this restoration,” said Candace Lord, Green Cocoon General Manager. “The results of our Mineral Wool are incredible. It is 100% recyclable, VOC-free, and formaldehyde-free. Mineral Wool is made from volcanic rock and slag (a glass-like by-product left over after a desired metal has been separated, i.e., smelted, from its raw ore). It is extremely fire retardant and has no harmful chemicals.”

LEED Platinum® Home

Having such efficiency is one reason the home was registered as LEED Platinum®. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is one of the most popular green building certification programs used worldwide. Developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), it includes a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods. The rating systems aim to help building owners and operators be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently.

About The Green Cocoon

The Green Cocoon, Inc. is an award-winning environmental comfort specialist delivering seamless energy efficient, eco-friendly insulation solutions to residences and businesses throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Comfort is at the core of their inherent operative mission. Their business is hinged on honesty, transparency, and trust. www.thegreencocoon.com.
The Green Cocoon was a 5K Sponsor for Rett’s Roost

The Green Cocoon Sponsors Rett’s Roost 5K 2018

Giving Back, News and Awards

The Green Cocoon was a sponsor of Rett’s Roost 5K held on September 23, 2018. Rett’s Roost is a nonprofit that helps children with cancer and their families.

The event was held at the Throwback Brewery in Portsmouth and raised over $25,000!
The Green Cocoon - New England Gem in Gloucester, MA

New England Gem in Gloucester, MA

Projects

The Green Cocoon was hired as the insulation subcontractor for this restoration project. Insulating this New England gem, located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, was a wonderful project.

A Matt Diana Housewright Project

The original house was built in 1690. Also, it has additions dating from the early to late 1700s! All of the walls have layer upon layer of history. Interestingly, the house was wallpapered hundreds of years ago and then new walls were built over those. Hand-etched drawings of sailboats with the British flag can be found on the exposed first-floor ceilings.

Maintaining History

To make sure this house maintained its historical preservation, mineral wool with an adhesive was blown into the exterior walls. The roof was insulated from the exterior with rigid foam board. This was done so we did not damage any of the beautiful interior.

Contact Us

For more information on mineral wool insulation or any of our insulations, contact us.

Flash and Batt

Insulation Tips

“Flash and batt” is a popular technique for insulating walls. But if you are going to use this technique, make sure to start with at least two inches of closed cell foam.  A one inch “flash” is not enough to prevent condensation!

If you need more information, contact us.
Home losing heat through roof, windows and doors

Where Is Your Home Energy Going?

Energy Efficiency Tips

The largest misconception people have regarding energy is where they believe they use and waste the most.

Where is your home energy going?

Heating and cooling are the main energy consumers in buildings. Moreover, they account for two thirds of a building’s total energy consumption. However, most of this energy is wasted due to inadequate insulation.

Reduce Energy Costs with Insulation

Insulation is the most effective way to reduce energy costs. By using energy-efficient insulation techniques, 70 to 90 percent of a building’s heating and cooling need could be cut.

Call us today. Ask how you can reduce your energy waste with eco-friendly insulation!
The Green Cocoon, Top 5 in SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards

Nominated for an Award!

News and Awards

In early 2017, The Green Cocoon was nominated for the SPFA National Industry Excellence Award at the national spray foam convention in Palm Springs, California. Dozens of companies enter their projects hoping to win the Award. However, only five are chosen to be publicly recognized at the awards luncheon. We we were proud to be one of the five!

Top 5 for Commercial Wall Spray Foam

Although we did not win, we were in the Top 5 for the Commercial Wall Spray Foam category. This was  for our work on the 233 Vaughan Street Project in Portsmouth, NH,  In an industry with thousands of companies, being voted in the top 5 is a testament to our company’s passion for excellence, honesty, and drive. We strive to be the best in our industry.

Read more about this project. View our photos of the Vaughan Street project.

If you have a commercial or residential insulation project, contact us for a quote.
The Green Cocoon Team Members Participated in Team Building

Team Building at The Green Cocoon

News and Awards
Team building at The Green Cocoon is extremely important to help keep camaraderie high. Employees, managers and our owner, Jim,  are always striving to be the best they can be. We truly believe we are only as great as our weakest link and that is why we are constantly striving to empower and inspire our team members. The Green Cocoon wants our employees to not only be great employees, but great people.

Team Building Exercise

Participating in a team building exercise at The Green Cocoon with our good friends at UROCK Marketing proved fruitful. Teammates made a vision board and filled it with dreams, aspirations, and inspiration. We hope that by having a visual path to their goals, our employees will be successful in every aspect of their lives!

Watch Video

Watch our short video above of the event. To find our more about UROCK’s team building and vision board parties, check out their website www.urockmarketing.com.
Image of a passive house with insulation done by The Green Cocoon for maximum energy efficiency.

Our First Passive House

Projects

The Green Cocoon has a passion for efficiency, not only in our daily operations, but also in the projects that we choose to work on. We have insulated every type of project. Some of the projects include small renovations and existing attics. We also love to work with energy positive and net-zero homes. But, our favorite is the Passive House.

What is a passive house?

The term passive house (Passivhaus in German) refers to a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint. A continuous, balanced supply of fresh air ensures unparalleled indoor air quality. Operable windows connect indoors with out. Super-insulated walls hold warmth in the winter and cool in the summer. Special windows and a snug building envelope help keep the desired warmth in the house – or undesirable heat out. This is done through a highly insulated roof and floor slab as well as exceptionally well insulated exterior walls. The results are buildings that require very little energy for space heating or cooling.

As of this writing, there are less than 100 certified passive houses in the United States. We had the privilege to be the insulation company that worked with most of them. We like to think of ourselves as the “go-to insulation company” for highly energy-efficient projects.

Learn more about this project and passive house building in general.
The Green Cocoon - Spray Foam Insulation NH

Our Foam Is Even Greener!

Insulation Tips

When it comes to reducing our carbon footprint and making our homes more efficient, the phrase “The more insulation the better” is often used. All insulation materials reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They do this by saving energy and reducing our use of fossil fuels. But, insulating with thick layers of spray foam often results in long “payback periods” for the global warming potential of the insulation. This is mainly due to the most commonly used blowing agents. That is why our foam is even greener!

Long-Term Benefits Outweigh Environmental Impact

The long-term benefits of spray foam greatly outweigh the possible environmental impact of the initial application of the material. Companies are always trying to make the manufacturing process and installation as environmentally safe and efficient as the final product. They do this in the pursuit of energy efficiency and the reduction of green house gas emissions.

Safety Solution

Honeywell found a solution to this problem. They have created a new blowing agent called Solstice that has a GWP (Global Warming Potential) that is 99.4% less than the most currently used blowing agents. To give you an idea of ratings, the current blowing agents have a GWP of 725 and an atmospheric lifetime of 10.8 years. The new Solstice LBA has a GWP of 1 and an atmospheric lifetime of only 26 days.

The Green Cocoon is excited to use spray foams that have this new technology. You will lower your carbon footprint by having an air-tight and well-insulated home. And, you can be assured that the initial application of the product will not harm the environment.

For more information on blowing agents, visit BuildingGreen. 

Do you want to know how spray foam can help your home or commercial building? Contact us.
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