Did you know that the new law that requires all residences to install a carbon monoxide detector went into effect July 1, 2011? Well, it did. It's called the SB 183 bill.
If you own a home that has an attached garage or any gas appliances, then you are required to install a carbon monoxide detector. These detectors are pretty cheap and can be found at Home Depot, Target, or any other home store. I found some that start at about $18 at Home Depot.
If you plan to sell your home, you are required to disclose if you home has a carbon monoxide detector installed. Best bet is to have one installed now so you don't have to worry about it later. Plus, it's the safe thing to do!
Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any real estate questions or if you know of someone who is thinking of buyer or selling a home. I would be happy to help them. Crista :)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Energy Efficient Information that can benefit you!
Greetings, I just attended a webinar on Energy Efficient Windows. the webinar was given by (Efficient Windows Colaborative) whose goal is to promote energy efficient windows. It was very informative so I thought I would pass along some highlights to you. I also included some web site resources for you to click on to obtain additional information. If you are considering purchasing new windows, you might want to check out this information! It may save you a lot of money!
Did you know that you could save up to 25% on your heating costs by using energy efficient windows? You oould save up to 35% of your cooling costs by doing the same. Not only does energy efficient windows help you save money, they also provide improved comfort, condensation reduction, and reduction in fading fabrics or furniture.
How do you tell how well a window performs (Performance indicators)?
- Best method is to use Energy Star labeled windows!
- You can also look at:
* U-factor which measures how insulating a window is. the lower the U-factor the less heat loss
* Solar Head Gain Coefficient (SHGC) which is the fraction of the solar energy that enters the windows. The higher the SHGC the more solar energy
* Visible Transmittance (VT) which is the fraction of visibe light that enters the window. The hight the VT the more daylight enters
* Air leakage (AL) which is the volume of air that enters the windows when closed. The lower the AL the less infiltration
The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) rates windows and you can view these labels on window products to see the key performance indicators. The NFRC rates the whole window, not just the glass. More information on these labels can be found at http://www.efficientwindows.org/nfrc.cfm
Incentives and Financing
- There still is a Federal Tax credit up to $500 when you purchase energy efficient windows. Go to http://efficientwindows.org/utilities.cfm
- The utility companies also offer rebates. You can see this information at: http://www.efficientwindows.org/utilities.cfm
So, whether it's Winter or Summer, if you don't have energy efficient windows, now may be the time you upgrade! Of course, upgrading your windows will not just decrease your energy costs, it will increase the value of your home! If you or someone you know is looking to purchase or sell their home, please give me a call. I would be happy to help. Crista :)
Did you know that you could save up to 25% on your heating costs by using energy efficient windows? You oould save up to 35% of your cooling costs by doing the same. Not only does energy efficient windows help you save money, they also provide improved comfort, condensation reduction, and reduction in fading fabrics or furniture.
How do you tell how well a window performs (Performance indicators)?
- Best method is to use Energy Star labeled windows!
- You can also look at:
* U-factor which measures how insulating a window is. the lower the U-factor the less heat loss
* Solar Head Gain Coefficient (SHGC) which is the fraction of the solar energy that enters the windows. The higher the SHGC the more solar energy
* Visible Transmittance (VT) which is the fraction of visibe light that enters the window. The hight the VT the more daylight enters
* Air leakage (AL) which is the volume of air that enters the windows when closed. The lower the AL the less infiltration
The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) rates windows and you can view these labels on window products to see the key performance indicators. The NFRC rates the whole window, not just the glass. More information on these labels can be found at http://www.efficientwindows.org/nfrc.cfm
Incentives and Financing
- There still is a Federal Tax credit up to $500 when you purchase energy efficient windows. Go to http://efficientwindows.org/utilities.cfm
- The utility companies also offer rebates. You can see this information at: http://www.efficientwindows.org/utilities.cfm
So, whether it's Winter or Summer, if you don't have energy efficient windows, now may be the time you upgrade! Of course, upgrading your windows will not just decrease your energy costs, it will increase the value of your home! If you or someone you know is looking to purchase or sell their home, please give me a call. I would be happy to help. Crista :)
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