Whats new in Oregon and Jackson County?
The State of Oregon has announced it’s new 2008 Residential Energy Code. What does to mean to “Go Green”? In general it means to live an environmentally friendly lifestyle. To most government agencies it means to meet Energy Star® requirements. What does it mean to your pocket book or wallet? There are various “shades of green”. Whether you are looking at the different levels of energy efficiency available on our vinyl windows or beautiful doors made from FSC certified woods the financial impact can vary greatly. In some building or remodeling areas going green can cost more than yesterday’s technology. We are lucky because we are able to offer you energy efficient vinyl windows and fiberglass doors that do not cost more. Vinyl windows are so inexpensive and energy efficient that (depending on your home, lifestyle and current tax credits) they can actually pay for themselves in aprx 5 years. We have found that every few years new technologies make additional energy savings available. A
