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 been fortunate enough to work on everything from small renovations and existing attics to energy positive, net-zero and our favorite, the Passive House.
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 been fortunate enough to work on everything from small renovations and existing attics to energy positive, net-zero and our favorite, the Passive House.
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 by saving energy and reducing our use of fossil fuels. But, insulating with thick layers of spray foams 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.
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 by saving energy and reducing our use of fossil fuels. But, insulating with thick layers of spray foams often...
The Green Cocoon was thrilled to work on an old famhouse in Rye, N.H. We used closed cell spray foam.
The Green Cocoon was thrilled to work on an old famhouse in Rye, N.H. We used closed cell spray foam.