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14 HAWAII RENOVATION AUGUST 29, 2021
Reduce your energy bills this fall
The updates you make in fall can prepare your home for the long win-
ter months ahead, helping you stay more comfortable all season while reducing your energy bills and other expenditures.
Here are some home im- provements to consider, as well as tips and insights for making the most of these upgrades:
SELECT INSULATED SIDING
Did you know that most wall insulation is placed only between the studs? Since wall studs represent up to 25% of the wall surface of an average home, that’s like having one side of your home with no insulation at all!
Check out siding that pro- vides continuous insulation, such as CedarMAX insulat- ed vinyl siding from ProVia, which is not only one of the most energy-efficient exte- rior claddings on the market, but offers enhanced curb appeal and durability.
IMPROVE WINDOWS AND SLIDING GLASS DOORS
New windows can make a substantial impact on your overall energy efficiency, if you select wisely. To identi- fy the most energy-efficient windows for your home, refer to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) climate zone map, which di- vides the country into four
regions. For each region, the agency provides recom- mended values for the two major characteristics that af- fect the energy efficiency of vinyl windows: the U-Factor (which measures the win- dow’s insulating value) and the Solar Heat Gain Coef- ficient (which represents the amount of heat from the sun that passes through the glass). Learn the specs
of any windows you’re in- terested in before making a purchase to ensure they’re a good fit for your region.
Wherever you live, make sure the windows and slid- ing patio doors have been independently tested to meet strict EPA energy effi- ciency standards, and check to see that the windows are ENERGY STAR Certified. The ecoLite, Aspect, Endure and
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