While energy markets have been unsettled in recent years, the long-term trends have seen costs going up for homeowners and businesses, regardless of what methods they use for heating and cooling (electricity, heating oil, natural gas). Utility bills are eating up more of our household and business budgets. In many cases, homeowners are seeing higher costs thanks to working from home, which means the house is occupied round-the-clock and must be heated and cooled accordingly. Hotter summers have only added to the expense.
For this reason, it’s critical that home and business owners keep their eye on energy savings when making improvements to houses, apartments, condos or places of work. Luckily, there is a wide variety of options available for energy savings and eco-friendly home improvements. Following are some ways that energy-efficient products can make a difference in energy savings.
Retractable awnings for decks and patios
Increasing summer heat means that it takes more AC than ever to keep the house comfortable. In order to avoid having to crank the AC, homeowners should consider retractable awnings for decks and patios. These awnings can keep the summer sun away from your windows on the hottest days, keeping your home cooler naturally. Awnings protect against inclement weather, provide cooling shade, and offer UV protection against the hot summer sun, reducing utility bills while providing an attractive look and a great place to enjoy the outdoors in the shade.
Door canopies and window awnings
Aluminum door canopies and canvas window awnings are designed to protect your home’s entryway and windows from sun as well as rain. Designed to add an attractive touch to the front of your home, awnings and canopies serve a practical purpose in that they protect from sun damage and keep the heat at bay.
Storm doors
Storm doors might seem like a luxury, but here in New England, they are vital to a home’s energy efficiency. Storm doors offer added thermal efficiency through winter, saving you money on home heating costs. They also allow you to let warm natural sunlight into your home while keeping heat or air conditioning inside by opening your main entry door while the storm door remains closed.
Vinyl home windows
If your windows are old, you may be leaking warm air in the winter and cool air in the summer. Vinyl window replacement provides you with money-saving energy efficiency, increased comfort, exquisite beauty, and unmatched reliability. Vinyl windows are strong, durable, energy-efficient, aesthetically appealing, and require little maintenance. Vinyl is also a great insulator, superior in its resistance to heat transfer, cutting down on your heating and cooling costs throughout the year. Vinyl also withstands harsh weather and resists scratching, never peeling or cracking.
About Aladdin, Inc.
Since 1949, Aladdin, Inc. has been Connecticut’s leader in vinyl replacement windows, retractable patio covers, exterior railing, canopies and awnings, entry and patio doors, storm doors and windows, vinyl siding, gutters, gutter guards, and commercial awnings. We provide services for the entire state of Connecticut and take great pride in our work and in the knowledge that we’ve helped transform countless houses into the homes of their owners’ dreams. Call us at 203-776-9996 or visit our website.
