There are some beautiful older homes in Gainesville, FL and throughout Alachua County that need a little energy effiecient updating while preserving the beauty and charm! It can be a tough task when deciding how much or what to renovate. When you want cost effective, "Go Green" updates then here are some that you should consider:
Windows - The windows in the home may be single pane or hard to operate. Maybe they have been painted one too many times and stick or they have little or no weather stripping. With little impact on adjacent trim and walls, replacement is just what the doctor ordered. 
Wood Floors - Refinishing wood floors costs much less than replacing them with new floors, no matter the condition. The only time this would not be an option is when previous sanding has left the wood too thin.
Wood Doors - Original wood doors on a home have so much character. The best option is to have them dipped and stripped. This removes all previous finishes and prepares them to be primed and repainted.
Low Flow Toilets - Installing low flow toilets can save anywhere from $50 t0 $100 a year on the average homeowner's water bill. They reduce water waste by 6 gallons per flush on average.
Metal Roof - Can reduce your heating and cooling by up to 15% as well as give you the ability to purchase a smaller, less expensive cooling system. You may also recieve a tax credit of up to $1500 for Qualified Energy Effecient Improvements. The roof system itself is more durable than other types and fairs better in all types of weather conditions. It can handle wind speeds up to 150 mph and is 100% recyclable at the end of its useful life!
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