Home Renovation Ideas

No one should have to put up with high heating costs.

Here are some energy-saving home renovation ideas to make your home more energy-efficient, save money on heating bills, and help you qualify for various government grants:

Replacement Vinyl Windows:

Do you have aluminium framed, single or double glazed windows? Aluminium frame windows Lose Heat! They conduct the cold from the outside to the inside of your home. Vinyl windows are the number one choice for replacement windows today and represent the largest market share in the window replacement industry.

Vinyl windows provide energy efficiency because they are resistant to heat flow. They are also strong and durable, with little maintenance required. They do not need to be scraped, painted, or stained. They are also almost 100% scratch free, guaranteed to always look their best. House Smart Home Improvements installs replacement vinyl “Energy Star” windows that will look good, eliminate condensation and mould, increase your home’s security, and cut down on heat loss… saving you money.

There are a wide variety of attractive styles to choose from; single hung, double hung, sliders, casement, tilt and turn, bay windows and awnings. All designed to increase the value of your home. Enjoy the look of your new windows as you save money on your heating costs, and keep your home more comfortable and less drafty.

Let House Smart Home Improvements show you how your can have the added financial benefit of saving money through federal and provincial government grants, during one of our free in-home consultations.

Heat Loss of selected Products in BTU’s per hour.
British thermal unit (BTU) is an English standard unit of energy. One BTU is defined as the amount of thermal energy necessary to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at a temperature of 39 degrees Fahrenheit.

Window Performance Comparison Table
Resistance to heat flow (R-Value) is a measure of insulating power or ability to resist the flow of heat. Higher R-Values mean greater insulating power.

Furnaces

Do you have an older furnace? Older furnaces are typically only 40% to 60% heat efficient.  A new energy efficient furnace will operate at 80% to 90% plus energy efficiency, with the added benefits of reducing green house gases and saving you money on your heating bill.  Ensuring you maximum heat for minimum
fuel use, we calculate your home’s heat and distribution requirements, and deliver a solution that is right for your needs.

See FURNACE for more information.

Attic Insulation

The standard building code for insulation in older homes was from R12 to R20 (4 to 6 inches). Today’s Power Smart™ standard is R40 (12 inches).  Insulating your home to the R40 standard keeps the heat in during the winter and the heat out in the summer. Your home will feel warmer during cold winter months
and cooler during summer’s heat, saving you money and increasing your family’s comfort.

See INSULATION  for more info.

Doors

Older doors can be drafty and unsafe. By installing new pre-hung doors in your home you can stop drafts, make your home safer, and improve its appearance. There are many styles of doors to choose from like Classic, Contemporary, French Doors and Patio Doors.

Visit our Door PICTURE GALLERY.

There are other improvements that can help your home be more energy efficient, such as draft proofing, programmable thermostats, wall and crawl space insulation, and insulated vinyl siding…

See Gentek Products for other options and details.