Continued from Energy Savings Page 1
Doors and Windows.
    Windows can be a major Energy Loss item for not only allowing conditioned air to be exchanged for outside air but, with a single pane window, the glass either absorbs heat or radiates heat (whichever you don't want).
   Replacement Types  
    For the most part there are three types of window frame material for you to choose from and two kinds of glass.
    For centuries WOOD was all that was available. Then came ALUMINUM. Now we have VINYL. In nine out of ten cases Vinyl is the best choice. Less heat conductive, very low maintenance, moderately priced, and attractive.
    Glass
    Since 1979 Low Emissive (Low E) glass has been available.
    In a nut shell, "Low E" Glass allows the visible light spectrum to pass through while blocking the heat generating Ultraviolet (UV) rays. This is an energy saving feature which should not be ignored in Texas! 
    
   

    Doors can be problematic for the inexperienced. Often all that is needed is adjustment to make a door seal properly, the right type of weather stripping applied and perhaps a new sweep.
    Thresholds (where you step) can be metal or wood and can be replaced. (We custom make them on sight if necessary)
    If replacing the door is warranted we can certainly take care of that for you!
   Blown Insulation is most often thought of in attics, however it may also be blown into existing walls of older homes at less expense than removing all the sheetrock and putting in Batt Insulation and with better insulating quality.
  • Cellulose insulation is made of paper treated with fire retardant. Heavier than Fiberglass but with higher R-Factor if properly installed. Best for homes with low attics.
  • Fiberglass insulation is best for taller attics where the depth can be sufficient. Cleaner, less dust if disturbed.
      WEIGHT IS A FACTOR IN INSULATTING YOUR ATTIC! MOST COMPANIES ONLY                CARE ABOUT SELLING YOU QUANTITY. IF OVER APPLIED YOUR CIELINGS WILL               EVENTUALY SAG AND FALL.  (what a mess that is!)
 

  Spray Foam Insulation. In my experience, in existing homes, Foam has few applications that make monetary sense. Only if you have a crawlspace is this product worth considering in an existing home to stop drafts and insulate your floor. If you would like to consider this option call me for an honest appraisal. There is prep work that most companies will not tell you about, but will greatly effect the efficacy and longevity of the product.
  • Open Foam. More R-Factor per inch, moisture permeable, not mold resistant.
  • Closed Foam. Tougher, less R's per inch, moisture and mold resistant. 
Thanks for visiting!
If you have questions please don't hesitate to call. We have no 'Sales Staff' to pressure you or try to sell you products. Please leave a message if I don't answer. I assure you your call is important to us but there are times when I just can't pull out the phone! 
                                           Thanks, Chuck

  Radiant Barrier, when properly installed, reflects the radiant heat from your roof  and uninsulated attic walls away from the living space. For the dollar, this is the best first investment towards energy efficiency in most homes in Texas.

DO NOT FALL FOR THE ALUMINUM PAINT "SPRAY ON RADIANT BARRIER" SCAM.
FOR SEVERAL REASONS THIS IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST RIP-OFFS IN RECENT REMOD HISTORY. SHAMEFULL!