Wenatchee Remodeling Contractor Announces Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners to Consider in 2013

Beyond Construction & Remodeling Discusses the Importance of Home Weatherization

Wenatchee, WA (PRWEB) January 10, 2013

Preventing the unwanted circulation or infiltration of air not only improves the efficiency of a heating and cooling system, but also reduces humidity, dust and pollen; eliminates pests and noise; and even prevents the growth and spread of mold that may eventually compromise the structural integrity of a building. Bottom line, its an investment in your health and your home, said Ruben Ornelas, owner of Beyond Construction & Remodeling.

Ruben shares the most common places to check for drafts and tips for weatherizing a home.

- Check the attic weather-strip and insulate the attic access door.

- Seal around the outside of the chimney with metal flashing and a high-temperature sealant such as flue caulk.

- Seal around plumbing vents, both in the attic floor and in the roof. Check roof flashings, (where the plumbing vent pipes pass through the roof), for signs of water leakage while viewing the underside of the roof.

- Have a radiant barrier installed in the rafters or joists of the attic. This will reflect the radiant heat that strikes it.

- Incandescent fixtures should be upgraded to compact bulbs.

- Seal all other holes between the heated space and the attic.

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Wenatchee Remodeling Contractor Announces Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners to Consider in 2013