The Breathable Home©

Company History

The Breathable Home team has over 25 years of combined experience in all aspects of residential construction and restoration. Owner Bo Jespersen has been building and remodeling homes since 1997, and has specialized in finish carpentry and restoration of old homes from foundation to finish. Our expertise is in project design, communication with clients, honest pricing, and quality workmanship.

Goals

We are driven by the requests from homeowners to address the current energy crisis and the strain on the working family. With our tools and desire we can start by changing the energy usage in your home as well as the overall efficiency of the structure. Our goal is to match your budget with the most effective, safe, sustainable and efficient building you can afford. Our reputation is based on honesty, integrity, education and communication. We love what we do and do it proudly!

Membership & Credentials

The Breathable Home© is active in various energy and building organizations in Maine, regionally, and nationally, including the Maine Association of Building and Energy Professionals (MABEP), Maine Indoor Air Quality, the Better Business Bureau (BBB), Central Maine Apartment Owners Association, and the nationally recognized Buildings Professionals Institute (BPI). Bo successfully completed the BPI Building Analyst 1 exam. In addition, several members of the team have completed the Maine Home Performance Weatherization Course, and the Weatherization Technicians course through Maine State Housing. The Breathable Home© is a certified installer of National Fiber cellulose and a certified installer of TPR2 Thermal Barrier Paint.

Our Professional Affiliations