7 Ways to keep temperatures and utility costs cool
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- With gas prices still
soaring in a belt-cinching economy, many Americans are planning to spend a
lot more time in their homes and backyards this summer and opting for
"staycations" instead of vacations. To cope with and conquer climbing
temperatures and utility costs, the most effective way to make your home
comfortable and energy-efficient this summer is to consider your windows.
"Windows are the leading source of heat gain, accounting for nearly 50%
of the heat that enters your home," says Scott Walker, president of
Screenmobile, a national home delivery screen installation company. "Heat
gain makes your air conditioner work longer and harder, which translates
into higher energy costs."
And, according to Ed Moore of manufacturer Shade Solutions, homeowners
can reduce their annual energy bills by approximately $40 for every
16-square-feet of glass covered in screened material.
To reduce heat gain in your home:
-- Open front and back doors to create cross ventilation. Screened
security doors can ensure your home is safe and cool!
-- Create barriers from intense sun glare and prevent glass windows from
heating up your home by installing sunscreen shades or outdoor awnings
on doors, windows, porches and patios.
-- Screen-in or enclose your porch, patio or lanai to extend your living
space while protecting your family from heat, insects and sun glare.
-- Repaint building exteriors with light colors to reflect sunlight away
from the building, thus lowering air-conditioning expenses. This is
especially true for your roof.
-- Install Energy Star windows, which cost about 50 cents per square foot
more than standard windows, but save energy and increase comfort.
-- Add shade trees or shrubs to decrease heat gain. Deciduous trees will
block the sun during summer, yet shed their leaves during winter.
-- Create shaded areas on your porch, patio or lanai and protect your
interior furnishings with retractable roll-down sun control shades that
can be hidden away when not in use.
About Screenmobile
With more than 20 years of experience and 98 locations nationwide,
Screenmobile specializes in home delivery and installation of screens for
windows, doors, patios, porches, lanais and garages, as well as sun shades,
storm windows, and pet doors, screens and guards. For more information,
visit http://www.screenmobile.com.
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Source: Real Estate Newswire
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