Are you staying inside your home to avoid the Illinois summer heat? You don’t have to rely on your air-conditioning system to stay fresh indoors. You can always try some energy-efficient home improvement projects that improve indoor comfort.
NEXT Door & Window, a leading home improvement contractor in Illinois, suggests these remodeling projects that ensure indoor comfort without the added cost.
1. Wrap your home with siding.
Improving insulation is one of the best ways to improve comfort. It is usually measured using R-value, or the ability to resist heat flow. Products with higher R-values will work better to resist heat throughout your home.
To improve insulation through your walls, you need to replace your siding with energy-efficient options and install rigid foam insulation. Together, these will minimize thermal bridging that compromises comfort.
One of the siding options you can use is from James Hardie®, which is distributed in Illinois by NEXT Door & Window. When we install HardiePlank siding to your home, we can assess how much insulation your home has. We can then install foam insulation with R-values ranging from 4.4 to 6.5.
2. Replace drafty windows.
Window installation in Aurora, IL is another popular way to improve home comfort. Windows can create a more comfortable environment through different ways. Protective coatings can reflect heat during summer, while insulating frames contribute to overall efficiency of a window by conducting less heat. In between the glass panes, special gases are used as fillers that improve thermal performance.
3. Weatherstrip and caulk doors and windows
Old doors and windows can have gaps where air or energy may leak through. When this happens, your air-conditioning will work a lot more just to keep your home comfortable. Make sure that all gaps are sealed with insulating foam to prevent any air leaks.
4. Install ENERGY STAR certified products.
ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program set by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Products that have the ENERGY STAR seal are guaranteed to improve indoor comfort and energy efficiency.
Having a cool indoor environment doesn’t have to mean you have to boost your air-conditioning. You can always improve your home insulation, make sure there are no air leaks, and use energy-efficient materials that will keep your home comfortable all summer long.
NEXT Door & Window is happy to help you with siding and windows in Aurora, IL homes like yours. We carry products from some of the top manufacturers in the industry, including James Hardie, Andersen, Sunrise, and Marvin. For every project, we ensure proper installation and customer satisfaction.
To learn more about our energy-efficient options, give us a call at 1-855-893-6100 or fill out our contact form.
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