Looking for ways to save energy in your home and lower your utility
bills? By improving the energy efficiency of your house, you can reduce high
energy bills, improve comfort and make your house more eco-friendly. In fact,
improving energy efficiency is the first step for homeowners who are interested
in green remodelling. There are different ways by which you can transform your
home's energy profile and save on electricity and heating.
While some of these changes are one-time investments, others
are steps which you need to adopt and follow on a daily basis. You can also use
the services of a property maintenance specialist, such as Peter Cox, to make your home more energy efficient and
thereby save money. Affordable and effective damp proofing services from these
damp proofing experts can save energy and money, because keeping your walls
free of damp will cause them to retain heat much more effectively. Tests
conducted have also indicated that there can be a total energy saving of up to
29% when their DryWall
Thermotek damp proofing cream is applied
to single-skin walls.
So, how can you secure your home exterior and make it more
energy-efficient?
Effective Insulation: By insulating your walls, ceilings and attics, you will be able to slow
the rate of heat flow into your house during summers and out of your house in
winter. As such, less energy will be required to heat or cool the house. Extra
insulation comes in a number of forms: fiberglass batt insulation can help
prevent air leaks in unfinished, cracked or worn space as can blown-in
insulation, foam insulation materials and spray foam insulation.
Peter Cox’s DryWall Thermotek masonry protection cream is a great option
for insulating your home by keeping moisture out of your walls. In fact, its energy-saving
properties qualify it for a reduction to 5% VAT.
Switch to Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs): Although CFLs cost more initially, they can result
in considerable savings as they last around eight to twelve times longer than
regular incandescent light bulbs.. On average, a CFL uses only about 27 watts
to generate as much light as a 100-watt incandescent bulb, which is why they
can last 10 times as long using 80 per cent less energy.
HVAC Repair or Replacement: Almost half the energy used in your home goes to
heating and cooling, so it’s important to make smart decisions about your
home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. If you’re
looking to effectively and efficiently heat and ventilate your home, look no
further than Peter Cox’s ThermoSave heat recovery system, which recovers up to
75% of the heat normally lost when vented outside, eliminating the need to
further heat your home.
Window Replacement: Windows are a major source of heat loss for the home, and improving
these is a cost-effective and quick way to improve your home’s energy
efficiency. Replace aluminium frames with vinyl frames, which are more
resistant to heat transfer. You can also tint your windows to keep away
unwanted heat or cold from your house.
Replacing Old Appliances: As older appliances are less energy efficient, it
is advisable to replace them with newer models. This will go a long way towards
saving energy and lowering your electricity bills - but ensure that all the
products you're buying suit your requirements as over-sized refrigerators,
water heaters and other such appliances will lead to greater energy consumption.
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