Today, more than ever, people are thinking about the environment and what they can do to play their part. Avoiding plastic straws, carpooling, and recycling are all ways we can help, but what can we do with our homes to become more energy efficient? Most energy loss in homes is due to either poorly installed, or substandard windows, doors, or skylights. What does this mean for homeowners? When choosing your windows, doors, or skylights, speak to your contractor and find out their suggestions. Combine that knowledge with the Energy Star Rating System that’s used here in Canada, and you can find pieces that will help lower the amount of energy lost, which of course increases your homes energy efficiency.
Keep in mind that it does take more than an Energy Star window, door, or skylight to improve your homes energy efficiency. You need a high quality installation to ensure there is no condensation, cold drafts, or even leaks that get into your home.
Windows, doors, and skylights choices and installation have a huge impact on your home, with 35% of home energy loss coming from there, and with our climate here on the east coast, that can mean a huge increase in energy bills, especially in the winter.