The Farmers’ Almanac has a long and mostly successful history of predicting weather patterns. This year’s Almanac calls for a cold and snowy winter here in New England. Good news for those who enjoy winter sports and snow-filled days. But bad news for homeowner’s faced with paying high energy costs to heat their homes.
The time to do something about it is right now. Just as you dress in warmer clothing to stave off the chill of a winter’s day, you can “dress up” your home to keep it warm and cozy while cutting your heating costs. And you could even save $1,500 in the process!
Three ways to save.
Three of the most effective ways to winterize your home are:
• Replace your windows. Getting rid of your old, single or double pane windows and replacing them with energy-efficient triple pane glass can help you reduce energy costs by an amazing 47%.
• Install insulated siding. If you “wrap” your home in the new premium vinyl siding with built-in insulation, you can reduce energy loss by up to 44%. That will help you stay warmer and cut down on the money you spend to heat your home.
• Replace your roof. You might not think of your roof as a source of energy loss. But radiational cooling occurs vertically in your home, and a sturdy, well-insulated roof can help retain warm air. In addition, a properly ventilated roof can reduce the instances of “ice dams” than can force water into your attic and walls.
$1,500 Energy Tax Credit still in effect.
The federal government’s $1,500 Energy Tax Credit is still available for qualifying home improvements. That’s like getting a $1,500 discount on your project! But the windows, doors, siding or insulation you install must meet federal standards for energy efficiency in order to qualify for the $1,500 credit.
All of the windows, doors and siding installed by Fiderio meet the federal energy standards and qualify for the $1,500 Energy Tax Credit. We’ll also help you with the necessary paperwork and documentation.
Want to know more? Visit our web site at www.Fiderio.com. Or call us at 1-800-FIDERIO.
Bob Sheehan
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