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Helpful tips for energy efficience in your Avon Lake home
One of the best ways to save a few bucks on your monthly bills is to make your home more energy efficient. This way you're saving significant amounts of money over time. Here are some tips to consider.
 
Insulation
One of the best ways to increase the energy efficiency of a home is to add another layer of insulation if there isn't enough. To determine if you have enough insulation in your attic, measure the existing amount of insulation. If there is less than twelve inches, you most likely need additional insulation.
In colder climates you may even need as much as fifteen inches in your attic. When adding insulation it's important to use unfaced insulation that has no kraft paper on it. The kraft paper can trap moisture in your attic and cause mold and mildew.Run the new insulation so that it's perpendicular to the ceiling joist. This will create an insulation blanket and prevent the hot or cold temperatures of your attic form affecting the comfortable living conditions down below.
Energy Efficient Window Replacement
It's hard to have an energy efficient home with out energy efficient windows. Poor quality drafty windows can make a big impact on your ... more

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