Potential Improvements

The key here is that you are in charge. We tailor our recommendations to your needs and your budget. It is your decision regarding when and where to proceed with energy improvements.

Some examples of energy improvements include:

• Air Sealing - air migration, particularly through the attic is a primary source of heat loss. Caulking or foaming the barrier between the living space and uncondition crawl spaces or attics can drastically reduce energy bills.
• Insulation - Again, since heat travels upwards during the heating season, the attic is a main culprit. Insulating the attic and re-enforcing the thermal boundry reduces that heat flow (this should be done in conjunction with air sealing since to maximise its effectiveness.
• Duct Sealing - Ducts that flow through uninsulated spaces can waste heated air. Sealing and insulating these ducts maximises the effectiveness of your furnace.
• Landscaping - There are many techniques to passively increase the comfort of your home by landscaping. For example, high angle exterior shades can reduce summer heat gain while allowing the low-angle winter sun to access windows.
• Replacement Windows - New windows drastically increases the comfort of the space while decreasing draftiness. It usually takes longer to recoup your investment in new windows than other steps due to the upfront costs.
• Renewable Energy - Renewable energy generation such as solar panels are a great way to lower the impact your home has on the local environment as well as your energy bills. Current federal and state incentives make it an affordable and attractive option.

These are just a few of the possibilities for home improvement.