Are you happy with getting your energy bills? If you’re worried that your home heating or cooling is extremely expensive, thenit’s time to think of energy efficient home improvements.A comfortable home that consumes less energy because it’s properly sealed against air leaks and well insulated against cases of heat transfer is not a dream. Find out here some helpful tips how to save your money and become environmentally responsible.
- Basement/ attic/ roof
The most effective and best insulation procedure is attic or basement insulation, due to which the warmth is kept in during the cold months and the heat out in the hot seasons. Insulating your basement, you make one of the most essential cost-savers for your home. Only attic and basement insulation reduces your energy bills by about 20% or even more.
- Duct sealing
Another source of heat loss is poorly sealed openings, reverse-cycle air-conditioning and gaps around the seals of the ducts. Your tries to heat old draughty home means the same as releasing a large proportion of heat outside conditioned space. Correct these problems easily with the help of a professional house renovations contractor.
- Airsealing
Sealing air leaks is a simple chore that helps prevent drafty cold spots in your house. That’s why visible draft spots should be sealed. A draft under a door can be sealed with a simple weather-strip or adjustable threshold. More often a fresh layer of exterior-grade caulking adequately seals any gap or crack outside. Specialists of house renovations can seal your home quite tightly to prevent loss of heat from these locations.
- Doorinsulation
Make sure of draft proofing or weather stripping; you can prevent heat from escaping and draughts from entering rooms. These procedures are very quick and easy to install, so the difference to your home can be estimated very soon.
- Windowinsulation
If your windows are uninsulated, older or they are single-glazed ones, check loss of heat. Replacing your older windows with energy efficient ones will prevent further loss of heat and significantly improve the comfort of your home. You can also reduce heat loss by outside applying heavy drapes across the windows during the winter.
Prepare your home for seasonal changes, improve the energy efficiency of your home and return the money you’ve lost. Think about energy saving your home today and don’t delay!
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