Renovating Your Home Can Help You Save Money On Energy Costs West Covina

Local Chimney Cleaning West Covina — Americans spent nearly $215 billion upgrading their homes in 2005, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. So, if you’re thinking about renovating, keep one thing in mind: making your home more energy efficient while remodeling can pay off.

In some cases, projects that provide more energy efficiency have proven to help reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 15%,” says Danny Lipford, a homebuilding expert and host of the television show “Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford,” “and homeowners are putting extra emphasis on energy cost savings when remodeling their homes.”

According to Lipford, homeowners should look for any and all ways to make their homes energy efficient and moisture resistant. He advises that you ask the contractor a lot of questions early on in the remodeling process. Find out where he believes you can save the most energy, where energy can be lost during a renovation, how to protect your home from potential weather damage, and whether he plans to use innovative products like DuPont Tyvek Weatherization Systems Products to help you save energy while protecting it.

Lipford suggests three important zones as those to work on to decrease energy costs:

ZONE #1: The Attic

Attic insulation can result in significant energy savings, reducing heating and cooling costs by using innovative building materials like DuPont Tyvek AtticWrap. “Some of the most effective solutions that help make homes more efficient are the ones you can’t see and are important to focus on early in the remodeling process,” says Lipford.

ZONE #2: The Walls

During construction, contractors can use a house wrap-such as DuPont Tyvek HomeWrap, which meets ENERGY STAR standards-under the siding. The wrap protects the house like a windbreaker, forming a protective skin around the walls, doors and windows. Installing house wrap can help lower heating and cooling costs by keeping outside air and water out while allowing moisture to escape. Without a quality house wrap, homes are more vulnerable to exterior deterioration, air and water infiltration and possibly mold.

ZONE #3: The Windows

Vinyl windows have become one of the most popular choices for superior energy efficiency and moisture management, especially when flashed correctly and installed with insulated glass panels.