My next project is a new roof
I am always searching for new ways to reduce apartment expenses. While I’ve installed smart lighting as well as energy saving faucets, the majority of annual costs are due to heating as well as cooling. I’ve figured out that indoor temperature control accounts for approximately half of our energy bills. The weather in my local part is a year round challenge. With excessive heat as well as humidity in the summer, freezing as well as snow winters as well as wet as well as windy Springtime as well as fall, my pal and I alternate between running the furnace as well as the cooling system. There is seldom the choice to open the windows as well as cherish a fresh breeze. For the majority of the year, it’s necessary to keep the apartment sealed tight. With hopes of preventing energy waste as well as reducing expenses, I inspect the home every year, checking for any leaks or gaps in the solar envelope. While updating to brand new, Energy Star rated, thermal pane windows was a significant investment, I’ve noticed fewer drafts as well as less condensate on the glass. Removing the ancient insulation that had been harmd by moisture as well as rodents from the attic was not a pleasant task. I spent a whole weekend dripping with sweat duringstalling new insulation, but there was a small improvement in comfort. I make sure to replace the air filters in the furnace as well as cooling system every other month as well as schedule professional repair for the component in the fall as well as Springtime. I’ve added a smart control unit as well as ceiling fans to elevate comfort while trimming costs. My next project is a new roof. The roof has begun to leak whenever it rains, as well as I’m convinced that it’s no longer an effective barrier against the elements.
