Talking About Green

Windows are our home’s one of the most useful and attractive part. Windows provide us with light, outside views, ventilation and nice sun light in winters. They also account for 10% to 25% of your heating bill. Installing energy efficient windows, curtains and shade reduce your energy bills.

Change your windows with energy efficient windows that are filled with Argon or krypton gas. These gases helps your windows reflect heat back into your house and deflect heat out of your house. The gas filling reduces condensation and frost due to the higher temperature of the interior glass. Usually the Argon filled windows primarily cost more but repay in energy savings over the years.

Use of flashing around the window framing instead of only caulk which helps reduce heat loss around the window. Energy efficient windows help you save energy and reduce fuel cost in your home and these are practical solution to the rising electricity bill. Being energy efficient is a great way to go green with your lifestyle. It not only saves you money but also saves the earth as well.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when you plan on making simple energy efficient, and lifestyle changes around you own home:

• Use the maximum natural light. Windows are the best way that allows the natural light.

• Try to have one window available in every room. This will allow flow of air in each room and it can help cut down on your air conditioning cost.

• If you fix skylights you will take advantage of the day light during the sunlight hours as well as bring additional natural light into your home.

• Use energy efficient windows to cut down on air loss and choose the right types of window blinds and shades.

• Solar shades or sheer is another type to maximize the sun’s heat shades. During daylight hours with these shades you can make use of the natural light.

• Try to place your windows on the south facing.

Apart from the above shades energy-efficient, you can also insulate your house by using weather-stripping to seal windows and doors.