The winter presents challenges to the home owner. It’s so important to keep the house warm, comfortable and as energy-efficient as possible. There are many things which can be done to the outside and the inside of any home to ensure a safe, secure and comfortable winter season. One: In the fall, inspect the roof. The home owner can look
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Roof Colors & Materials: How they Affect The Temperature of Your Virginia Home
Choosing the right roofing material for your home can be a challenge. There are just so many products on the market. While the look of the material and the cost are important aspects when deciding on a new roof, there is one aspect you should keep in mind that you may not have considered. That’s how the color and materials
Vinyl vs. Aluminum: Energy Savings Siding
Choosing which siding to use on your home can be a daunting task. You want your home to look great and be energy efficient, but which material will give you the best results? Vinyl siding is the most popular material, but does it really have any advantages over aluminum? A Word About R-Value When you’re shopping for materials that will
Energy & Cost Savings of Replacing Your Windows
For homeowners in the Richmond and Chesapeake areas of Virginia, energy efficient windows can make a big difference in not only your comfort level, but energy use and cost as well. We all enjoy the view to the great outdoors that windows provide, but if yours are older models they may actually be increasing energy use, and therefore how much
