April 10, 2014 I'm sure you always do your best to keep the electric bill down in your home. You constantly turn off lights and appliances and remind your family to do the same. However, for some reason, the bill remains high. You wonder if you're missing something... There are a lot of energy companies in Portland, Oregon providing services to manage energy usage in homes. Is this something worth looking into? How about asking, "Where does electricity waste happen normally in homes?" The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a 2013 study which said that, on average, heating devices for your home consume 41% of the electricity you pay for, while 6% was for air conditioning.In this regard, Energy.gov wants you to look into your windows and recommends an upgrade. Enlist the help of our professional contractors for windows in Portland, Oregon:If you have old windows, they are likely losing large amounts of energy through the frames and glazing. By upgrading old windows, you can reduce heating and cooling costs in your home.Windows come in a number of different frame and glazing types. By combining an energy-efficient frame choice with a glazing type tailored to your climate and application, you can customize each of your home's windows.Improving the thermal resistance of the frame can contribute to a window's overall energy efficiency, particularly its U-factor. There are advantages and disadvantages to all types of frame materials, but vinyl, wood, fiberglass, and some composite frame materials provide greater thermal resistance than metal.Now that you have some interesting points from energy authorities, take a closer check at the condition of your windows. The culprit is more likely a leak on your window which can compromise the performance of your home's heating and cooling systems. If you have a concern, or need the assistance of a dependable contractor, we at Timber Home Improvements can help you with window replacement in Portland, Redmond, central Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Visit us at www.timberus.com. (Article Excerpt and Image from Window Types, energy.gov)
