Renewal Construction CEO
Q: What are some green elements that I can incorporate into my renovation?
A: The more you are doing to your house, the more of an opportunity you have to replace inefficient equipment with high-efficiency equipment and materials.
For example, if you are adding more square footage to your house, you'll most likely need to add to or replace your HVAC system. This is a great time to install super high-efficiency units that could save you thousands of dollars a year in heating and cooling costs in addition to helping the environment.
When a hot water tank is near the end of its life, it makes perfect sense to replace it with a tankless water heater, which consumes 30-50 percent less natural gas.
If your project includes opening up exterior walls or building an addition, we always urge our clients to use super high-efficiency spray-foam insulation, such as icynene.
The tighter your home, the less energy is required to heat and cool it. If everyone made their homes more energy-efficient, think of the impact that could have on the environment.
Just email virgina@renewalconstruction.com. Be sure to include your name and phone number in case we need additional information to answer your question.
