ENERGY TIP
Although your double-hung single-pane windows with interior storms are certainly not the most energy efficient available, it would not be cost-effective to replace them from an energy savings perspective alone. As an example, for a two-foot by four-foot window this would equate to $8 in annual savings. If you compare that to the $400 or higher cost for that window, you are looking at a multiple decades payback period. So try using our weatherazation tips to help lower costs.
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Energy Efficient Landscaping
Money can grow on trees! By planting trees around your home, you can save energy and money on your utility bill. Deciduous trees, which are full in the summer and lose their leaves in the winter, can shade your home during the warmer months and reduce your air conditioning energy use by up to 50%! During the winter, when they lose their leaves, they let the sun shine through to help warm your home. The best places to plant deciduous trees are on the south and west sides of your home as well as near your air conditioning unit.
Coniferous trees, or evergreen trees, do not lose their leaves during
the winter. They help shield your home from cold winter winds, easing the
demand on your home heating system. The best places to plant
coniferous trees are on the north and west sides of your home.
For energy-saving landscaping tips, call us today at (319) 352-6251.