How Do You Avoid COSTLY Bad Energy-Saving Tips?
Energy efficient windows and doors can save you up to a third on your utility bills. BAD efficiency attempts will damage your home and cost you hundreds. Here are a few “tips” to avoid: Tip 1: Covering windows with an after-market window film as to reduce damaging sun rays. Truth: These films may claim to reduce ultraviolet (UV) radiation when applied to glass on windows or doors, but they may also cause glass breakage. A better solution is to choose the most energy-efficient, factory-assembled, Low-E glass windows to meet your home insulation and UV radiation protection needs. Tip 2: Sealing windows shut is an effective way to conserve energy. Truth: Sealing windows is ineffective and threatens your family’s safety! Windows used as potential emergency exits must be operable to provide ventilation and a possible escape route in a fire or emergency. Tip 3: Putting towels or rugs around leaking entry or patio doors will keep cold air out and warm air inside. Truth: This short term soluti
