{"id":6642,"date":"2012-10-25T13:22:17","date_gmt":"2012-10-25T20:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?p=6642"},"modified":"2014-12-22T09:36:28","modified_gmt":"2014-12-22T14:36:28","slug":"energy-star-products-add-to-home-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/energy-star-products-add-to-home-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Value to Your Home with ENERGY STAR® Products"},"content":{"rendered":"

During October\u2019s Energy Awareness Month, Mark Clement, host of MyFixitUpLife home improvement radio show provides timely advice on selecting ENERGY STAR\u00ae qualified windows, doors and roofing products to the home to help homeowners save on yearly energy costs.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Ambler, PA (PRWEB) October 24, 2012<\/p>\n

Homeowners looking to make smart, energy-efficient investments in their homes should always start with ENERGY STAR\u00ae qualified products. That\u2019s the advice of Mark Clement, host of the MyFixitUpLife home improvement radio show and website.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe easiest first step when looking to purchase doors, roofing, windows or any other major product for the home is to request ENERGY STAR\u00ae qualified products,\u201d says Clement, a professional contractor with 20+ years experience. \u201cA product that meets ENERGY STAR\u00ae requirements for a specific geographic area is constructed to help make the home as energy efficient as possible. Using several ENERGY STAR\u00ae qualified products together can really help ease the energy burden on the home, which can help save homeowners a great deal of money each year on energy costs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Simonton Windows\u00ae has introduced the new Asure\u2122 line of energy-efficient vinyl replacement windows that are designed to provide an expansive viewing area to let in natural sunlight.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During October\u2019s Energy Awareness Month, Clement offers these tips for homeowners:<\/p>\n

Tip #1 \u2013 Visit the government\u2019s ENERGY STAR\u00ae website at http:\/\/www.energystar.gov<\/a> to learn as much as possible about energy efficient home products before making an investment in a major product for your home.<\/p>\n

Tip #2 – When installing or replacing windows or patio doors, always choose ENERGY STAR\u00ae qualified, vinyl-framed products like those from Simonton Windows\u00ae. Vinyl is an excellent insulator, and some of the best windows have fusion-welded corners and multi-chambered construction for increased energy efficiency. When combined with a Low E glass package featuring a dense (but harmless) Argon or Krypton gas fill inside the units, these windows and patio doors can help lower energy bills by keeping a home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.<\/p>\n

Tip #3 \u2013 When it comes time to replace your roof, look for a \u201cCool Roof\u201d that will help lower your home\u2019s overall energy costs. A Cool Roof is measured by two properties, solar reflectance and thermal emittance. EcoBlend\u00ae polymer roofing tiles from DaVinci Roofscapes\u00ae have been verified by the independent Cool Roof Rating Council to meet or exceed requirements for ENERGY STAR\u00ae qualified roofing products to reflect sunlight and heat away from the home, helping increase the overall energy efficiency of the structure. These durable, impact-resistant polymer tiles are available in slate and shake profiles in a variety of colors.<\/p>\n

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View the Award-Winning collection of ENERGY STAR\u00ae House Plans from The House Designers featuring the latest in energy-efficient home building products.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tip #4 \u2013 If you\u2019re constructing a new home, consider an approved green home plan that meets the strict requirements of ENERGY STAR\u00ae. The House Designers<\/a> offers an exclusive collection of more than 800 innovative, sustainable designs from leading architects and designers that come in a wide array of architectural styles and home sizes to choose from when building a new home.<\/p>\n

Tip #5 – If your front entry door has air leaking in or doesn\u2019t close properly, it\u2019s time to invest in a new door. Stylish and secure, more than 94 percent of the fiberglass doors manufactured by Therma-Tru\u00ae (including those with decorative and privacy glass doorlites) meet national ENERGY STAR\u00ae qualifications. For added energy efficiency, homeowners can request the Tru-Defense\u00ae Door System* that includes enhanced weatherstripping, corner seal pad, door bottom sweep and profiled sill that all work together to provide strength and stability in the entry door.<\/p>\n

For more home improvement tips, visit http:\/\/www.myfixituplife.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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