ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME

Energy efficient homes are very attractive to buyers, in these inflation times are they work starting from the attic. The nut's and bolts of an energy efficient home consist of heating and cooling, water heater, smart thermostat, attic insulation and energy efficient windows. There is a product call radiant barrier that is phenomenal that will save you loads of money and reflects heat 80 to 100 years. It is reflective somewhat of a ultra violet sheet. It's is suggested when using this radiant barrier product use it for two purposes. The heat and cooled air will remain in the house while the radiant barrier reflects and penetrate outside elements off the roof.

The other part is to use R insulation to keep the inside of home heated and cooled. However the con is that this material is know to limit wifi signals to a degree in home and can be known to produce condensation and lose insulation value. This product can be acceptable to a degree receive lightning strikes.This is a good resale incentive and value product and required to be installed by a professional. It is noted a slight 10 to 15 degree difference in the attic. It was noted with this product it is a two-fold use for this product. This product reflect heat and cold back off the roof, add insulation to keep inside of home heated and cooled.

Foam insulation is an excellent product made of polyurethane and one of today's effective was to insulate a home and has a much higher effective rate by keeping heat and cold inside the home. The con on this material is a high upfront cost but worth every penny and used commonly in high end homes. It's highly recommended to have this product installed by a professional. and know to last up to at least 70 to 80 years. Foam is generally installed in custom high end homes.This is an excellent resale value.

R-13 to R-49 insulation and blown in, the R stands for resistance, resistance means heat flow.  So the higher the rating the less resistance of cold or hot air can penetrate. This has been for years the most common product used. Depending on what part of the country determines which one is preferred in attic and walls, however you can use what you want. You do not want to over insulate so that moisture gets trapped and cause a mold build up.

Depending on your county there are energy incentives and rebates that may qualify homeowners for local or federal energy efficiency rebates and incentives. Durability and reliability appliances are built to last longer which contributes to over sustainability by reducing the need for replacement.

Solar is another, this system is installed and inspected to pass all city and county codes. These systems helps you save on your taxes and government incentives. This also aid to an energy efficient home along with up to date windows. Research all local companies and look for ratings. Click link to learn more about solar /SOLAR-TAX-CREDIT---32819---32836---Dr-Phillips-6-25358.html

COST

Looking at cost you need to decide is this your forever home or transition home. Most importantly this also depends on what demographic location your home is located to use which product. Weigh your cost. Of course if this is you forever home, foam is the way to go and pay a bit extra and you will be rewarded back in your energy bill. Consult you trusted advisor for more insight. Ask about how I can send you my free ebook buying new construction home vs existing home. 

TRUSTED ADVISOR

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