Everyone dreads the hike in energy bills once winter
hits (and don’t even get us started on the cold drafts), but a few home improvement projects just may be the perfect solution!
We know what you’re
thinking: “I’m trying to save money
and home improvement projects cost
money!” But when you invest in energy-efficiency
now, you’ll see the savings add up down the road. Let’s take a look at a
new of the things you can do:
Add Insulation
The most obvious way to keep your
house warm in the winter (and even cool in the summer) is with insulation. When
your home was built, there was some type of insulation installed, but we can
add additional insulation to certain areas throughout your home.
For example, our insulated siding helps your
walls perform 25% better than they would with regular siding! See this graphic
of other ideas for where
to insulate in your home.
Install Energy-Efficient Windows
Many people think that if they
have double-pane (double-glazed) windows, they have the most energy-efficient
windows on the market, but this may not be true. Older double-paned windows are
less efficient than today’s! And today, we even offer triple paned windows!
Not only has the glass itself been
improved, but so have the frames. Today, window frames are much more energy-efficient
with an insulated core to keep the heat in and the cold out! And all of our windows are Energy
Star approved, which means and warmer home and
possible energy-efficiency tax credits!
Keep Drafts Out
Even with the most energy-efficient
windows and doors, drafts can still cause a problem if they’re installed
incorrectly.
Not only should you be thinking
about drafts coming from exterior doors and windows, but also doors leading to
unheated rooms or hallways. Find
and fix drafts in your home to keep your house warmer all winter long.
Upgrade Old Entry Doors
Just as windows have improved in
recent years, doors have gotten an upgrade as well, and we don’t just mean
aesthetically (although our styles are constantly changing).
The same type of insulating
technology that has been added to window frames has been incorporated into our doors.
Wood and composite entry doors are designed with energy-efficiency as a number
1 priority. No matter which style of door you’re looking for, there is one out
there for you that will help keep that cold winter air out of your home!
Remember, even the most energy
efficient doors aren’t going to make a difference if they aren’t installed
properly. Keep drafts out with expert
door installation.
Make Your Sunroom Usable in the Winter
A sunroom can be such a great
place to relax, but in the winter months these rooms can become unbearably cold
— let’s fix that. Energy efficient glass can make a world of difference in any
sunroom!
Don’t let the room go to waste for
half of the year, let Aspen Home
Improvements help get your sunroom in usable condition all year long.
If you’re thinking
about replacing any windows in your home, now is the best time! Not only will
your windows be in place before winter hits, but you’ll also save money with our fall sale!
Right now when you buy 4
windows you’ll get 1 window free.
Contact Aspen today
to find out more about our fall sale, and see what we can do to keep your home
warm this winter!
