What Exterior Renovations Improve Home Energy Efficiency? 

There are so many things you can do to get better energy efficiency in your own home. With temperatures soaring throughout the country it’s always a great idea to look for innovative options that can help lower your energy costs all year long. If you have your A/C on constant blast and wish to reduce your energy bill, today’s article is for you! 

Some people think that their AC needs to be going all day just simply due to the fact that it’s hot outside. That’s not always the case. A well insulated home can ensure that your AC only comes on when it is necessary. It shouldn’t have to run all day just to keep the home a stable temperature. Your home should have the ability to insulate that cool air inside. That’s why outside forces like windows, siding and doors really are an essential component to an energy efficient home. Let’s talk about why . . .

 

Energy Loss Through Windows

The biggest energy suck from a house overall is the windows. Old windows with non energy efficient coatings can lose up to 30% of the cooling energy you are pumping into your house. That energy is going right out the window. There was something my dad used to say when I was a child and it still holds true today . . . “Shut the door. I’m not paying to cool the outside.” That’s is a bit of an exaggeration when it comes to your windows, but not all that uncommon. Most of us think that by just shutting the windows and keeping them closed that this prevents the energy from escaping. Old windows have a hard time at keeping stable temperatures inside your home. Most people are cooling the great outdoors when they keep old windows. If you’re one of those people, you too are losing up to 30% of your energy through windows which could be prevented by switching to energy efficient windows instead. 

Front Door Energy Loss

Your front door looks so unassuming, but beneath its surface it could be letting a ton of energy out. The second biggest culprit of energy loss in a home is your front door. You can lose up to 20%-30% in energy in this one item in your house alone. Doors with gaps and cracks between the seal can let out huge chunks of cool air all at once. If breezes come by, forget about energy efficiency, because it’s being blown right out the door. New entry doors are great because they are insulated from top to bottom and sealed correctly to ensure stable temperatures. 

 

Siding

Siding is another way you could be losing energy. Old siding which is peeling, cracking, or coming away from the home is letting energy out too. Winds can blow just as easily on the house and let all the outside air in if your siding is not properly insulated. New siding like Cedar Ridge (which we sell at Conservation Construction of Houston) is designed with neopor technology to insulate better and reduce your energy costs. New siding can save a homeowner up to 30% off their total energy costs. That’s truly exciting. Not to mention, new siding is extremely beautiful, durable, and stands the test of time. 

Newer Windows, Siding and Doors

So with all the things mentioned above it’s easy to see why updating old windows, siding or doors can improve your home’s overall energy efficiency. New products like this are a great way to save all year round on energy costs, and get more stable temperatures/comfort in your own home. New windows for instance can save you up to 40% on energy costs. That is huge. Consider how much your air conditioner runs on a daily basis. You could be cutting that down by a huge margin by just replacing the windows. As a reminder, all of our products were made with durability and energy efficiency in mind. So whichever item you decide to replace you’ll get better energy efficiency. 

Our Windows at Conservation Construction of Houston are made for energy efficiency. They have LoE-366 Glass Coating which reflects heat back out, and are filled with a krypton/argon gas mixture which ensures long term insulation. 

So if you are losing energy and can’t seem to figure out where it’s going, we would suggest replacing your windows, siding or doors. Any or all can help with your home’s overall energy efficiency. Stop paying to heat the outdoors and start getting a lower energy bill today. We’d love to hear from you about getting your free quote. Click here to visit our website. Please comment below on what your favorite part of the article was.