How to Keep Your Home Bright and Cool with Energy Efficient Sunrooms and Windows
Even in summer, your home can stay cool and comfortable
while you maximize the beauty of available light! Your sunroom or conservatory can
be a comfortable, bright and functional living space for you and your family
year round. Looking to go beyond Energy Star Qualified, insulated glass for
your sunroom and replacement windows to further reduce energy costs? Here are
easy ways to do just that!
Reduce Energy Usage
Throughout Your Home
Make sure all appliances and electronics are unplugged when
not in use! Studies suggest that roughly 50 devices and appliances in the
everyday American home are always drawing power-- even when we think they’re
turned off! Common kitchen appliances such as blenders, toasters, and coffee
makers can suck up unwanted energy when left plugged in even when not in
use—often called phantom energy or “vampire power.” Don’t forget about those pesky phone and
personal computer chargers! Take a quick trip around your house and unplug anything
that is not essential to create further savings in your home and on your
electricity bill.Maximize Natural Light
Instead of relying on lights throughout your home, let your
sunroom and windows create an abundance of natural light. This method of
passive lighting can dramatically decrease your need for interior lighting
which can contribute to long-term savings! Strategically-placed skylights and energy
efficient replacement windows can eliminate the need for artificial light,
reduce solar heat gain and add value and beauty to your home.
Heat Control
Old windows are the easiest access point for the cold and
heat to enter (or leave) your home. For a quick-fix, keep your blinds and
windows closed during the day. Replacing those older windows, however, will
offer long-term savings on your energy bill!
Sunrooms
are fast becoming one of the most sought after home improvement options for
families that need more living space. Sunrooms that use insulted glass, such as
CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ with Stay-Clean Technology,
offer great comfort and huge long-term energy savings. Specifically designed
for the extreme demands of a room built entirely of glass, CONSERVAGLASS
SELECT™ uses advanced glazing technology to help keep your home addition cooler
in the summer and warmer in the winter! Click here
to read more about how Energy Star-qualified CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ can help you
get the most out of your new living space!
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