62% of homeowners plan to undertake a home improvement project this year, according to a Harris poll. Homeowners will renovate to improve their home’s appearance, livability and energy efficiency, the survey found.
It’s possible to make renovations that are stylish and also reduce your energy bill. With temperatures heating up around the New York Metro area this summer, take on renovations that not only make your home more beautiful, but make it cool and comfortable as well.
Here are a handful of projects that can accomplish those goals:
Replacement Windows
You’re probably aware quality new windows can help your home retain heat in the winter, but did you know they can also keep your home cooler in the summer? By tightening your home’s envelope and reflecting heat, energy-efficient windows can help maintain more even temperatures inside your home. What’s more, because they’re energy-efficient, new windows can help your heating-ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems operate more efficiently.
Upgrade to Vinyl Siding
During the summer, the hot temps outside your house create a thermal bridge to the inside as the sun heats the walls outside, which in turn heats the inside air. Vinyl siding with the right insulation can help decrease the thermal bridging that happens, and keep your home from overheating in the summer. It’ll help keep the inside cool, is extremely durable for our harsher winter months, and looks great!
Outdoor Improvements
Consider adding awnings that will shade your windows and doors. For patios and decks, choose materials that reflect heat away from your home and outdoor spaces.
Major Homes is a fourth-generation home improvement company. Since 1919, we have specialized and excelled in all areas of remodeling and construction. Replacement windows, doors, vinyl siding, kitchens, roofing, extensions, computer imaging – Major Homes does it all. We are licensed, insured, and bonded, and with over 100,000 loyal clients, we are also one of Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Westchester and Fairfield County’s largest remodeling companies.