Energy-saving technology has progressed by leaps and bounds over the past few years. The timing is perfect as energy costs continue to rise. However, energy saving only works if you incorporate it into your home, and there are a few reasonable means to add energy-saving options to your home without taking on the expenditure of a full remodel job.
Additional Insulation
Additional insulation is one of the quickest and easiest ways to add energy savings to your home. Of course, you aren't going to replace drywall to add insulation in the walls, but it can be fairly easy to add insulation in the attic and in a crawlspace or unfinished basement area. In the attic, spray insulation is used along the floor and extra insulation can be installed inside the roof. In an unfinished portion of a basement, insulation can be added to the ceiling and on the unfinished side of any walls that separate a finished basement room.
Siding Options
Insulation can also be added with siding, especially if your house is already in need of an exterior makeover. The use of better house wrap with the new siding helps insulate the home, and new the siding materials themselves are available with integral insulation to help you save power and money. Such a solution will make your home more efficient and look much nicer as well.
New Windows and Doors
Older windows and doors are famous for having drafts, either because of the house settling over time which brings them out of perfect alignment or because they simply no longer close properly and securely. Additionally, new windows provide a better level of insulation with two or even three panes of glass filled with an inert gas. New doors utilize technology to provide better insulation, and new building techniques allow for a better seal between the door and the frame.
It always makes good sense to invest in home solutions which will bring the house up to modern standards and pay for themselves over time through reduced power bills. Even if you plan to sell the house, the improvements will add sales value and curb appeal. If your bills seem to higher than you think they should, contact a professional contractor such as
Anderson Exteriors to discuss options and improvements with one of our representatives at your convenience.