Florida New Construction HVAC & Insulation Issues

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 You bought a new construction home expecting modern energy efficiency and low utility costs. Instead, you're facing shockingly high electric bills, an air conditioner that never stops running, and rooms that are impossible to keep cool. This isn't normal. It's a classic sign of a hidden construction defect: improper, insufficient, or completely missing insulation.

At Green Home Builders, our name reflects our mission. We specialize in identifying and correcting energy-wasting defects that builders leave behind, transforming your uncomfortable and expensive house into the efficient, "green" home it was supposed to be.

Insulation works behind the scenes, so its failure isn't always obvious. However, the symptoms are hard to ignore once you know what to look for. If you're experiencing any of the following, your home’s thermal barrier has likely been compromised.

• Excessively High Energy Bills: Your cooling and heating costs are significantly higher than your neighbors' in similar-sized new homes.
• HVAC System Runs Constantly: Your air conditioner or heater struggles to reach the thermostat setting, running for long cycles without shutting off.
• Hot & Cold Spots: Certain rooms are always hotter or colder than the rest of the house, regardless of the thermostat setting.
• A Hot Second Floor: The upstairs level of your home is noticeably warmer than the ground floor, a common sign of poor attic insulation.
• Drafts or "Phantom Heat": You feel drafts near outlets or can feel heat radiating from walls or ceilings, even when the AC is on.
• Moisture and Condensation: Inconsistent temperatures can lead to condensation inside walls or attics, creating a risk for hidden mold growth.

Don't just accept these issues as "part of living in Florida." They are signs that your builder cut corners on one of your home's most critical systems.

In Florida's intense climate, insulation's primary job is to keep radiant heat out. Florida Building Codes mandate specific insulation levels (measured in "R-value") for attics, walls, and floors to ensure homes are energy efficient. During a rushed construction schedule, costly mistakes are made.

Common insulation defects we uncover include:

• Insufficient R-Value: Builders install insulation that is thinner or less dense than required by code (e.g., installing R-19 in an attic that requires R-38), drastically reducing its effectiveness.
• Improper Installation: This is the most common failure. Insulation batts are compressed, crammed into spaces, or poorly cut around wiring, pipes, and electrical boxes. This creates gaps and "thermal bridges" where heat can flow freely into your home.
• Gaps and Voids: With blown-in insulation, installers may fail to achieve a consistent depth, leaving bare or thin spots across your attic. In walls, entire sections may be missed altogether. A single square foot of missing insulation can compromise a huge section of your wall.

These errors render your home's thermal envelope useless, forcing your HVAC system to work overtime and sending your money straight to the electric company.

Important Notice for Florida Homeowners: Every month you overpay on your utility bill is money you can't get back. The law provides a limited window to hold your builder accountable for these costly defects. Under Florida Statute 95.11(3)(c), you have a 7-year Statute of Repose to file a claim for latent construction defects like faulty insulation.

Waiting not only costs you money every month but also risks forfeiting your legal right to have the original builder pay to fix their mistake. The time to act is now.

Green Home Builders uses advanced technology and building science principles to pinpoint and permanently fix insulation defects.

Step 1: Advanced Thermal Imaging & Diagnostic InspectionWe don't just guess; we see the problem. Our certified technicians use high-resolution infrared (thermal) cameras to conduct a non-invasive scan of your home. This technology creates a visual map of temperature differences, instantly revealing where insulation is missing, gapped, or underperforming inside your walls and ceilings.

Step 2: Detailed Performance & Remediation ReportWe provide you with a comprehensive report, including thermal images, that clearly documents the insulation deficiencies throughout your home. This "energy performance report" is powerful evidence for your builder claim and serves as a precise roadmap for repairs.

Step 3: Expert Insulation & Air Sealing ServicesOur highly trained crews address the problem correctly.

• We perform crucial air sealing to close off gaps and cracks that allow air to leak.
• We remove any damp or improperly installed materials.
• We install high-quality insulation to the correct, code-required R-value, ensuring a complete and continuous thermal barrier.
• We address any moisture or mold issues caused by the initial defect.

• Our Name Says It All: We are passionate about creating truly "green," energy-efficient, and healthy homes for Florida families.
• Advanced Diagnostic Tools: Our use of thermal imaging technology means we find all the problems, not just the obvious ones.
• Building Science Experts: We understand the home as a complete system and know how to optimize its performance for comfort and savings.
• Focus on Your ROI: Correcting your insulation provides an immediate return on investment through lower monthly energy bills and increased home comfort.