A lot of today’s homeowners design and build new homes or renovate existing ones to make their properties energy-efficient. However, such undertakings entail careful planning and keen attention to detail. If you are planning on doing the same thing to your house, then a whole-house systems approach would be the best strategy. This will enable you to optimize your home to its fullest capacity in terms of energy efficiency.
What is the Whole-House Systems Approach?
This approach sees the house as a system of interconnected parts. Much like the human body, when one part functions poorly, it affects the entire system’s overall performance. Take for instance the heating of the house during the colder months. When openings such as doors and windows in San Francisco are not tightly sealed, warm air leaks out, affecting the energy efficiency of the system. With the whole-house systems approach, everything is taken into consideration so that no variable will negatively affect the energy efficiency of your house.
What Variables are Taken into Consideration?
Anything that affects energy efficiency is considered, including but not limited to:
• Internal Structures – foundation, walls, attic, air leakages
• Mechanical Systems – cooling and heating, ventilation
• Appliances
• Lighting
• Water Usage
• Windows and Doors
• Site Condition
• Local Climate
• Energy-Saving Practices of Occupants
Why Choose the Whole-House Systems Approach?
If every possible variable is carefully considered and worked on, this can lead to several tangible benefits. These benefits include reduced utility and maintenance costs, healthier and safer home environment, enhanced eco-friendly living, and increased overall comfort and performance of the house.
Hire a Professional Contractor
Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco is the area’s leading innovator of energy-efficient replacement windows and doors. Our company has been providing incomparable products and excellent services for over a century, ensuring that every project we handle meets, if not exceeds, client expectations.
When working on your homes, we at Renewal by Andersen use the whole-house systems approach to fully assess every aspect of your home and come up with an in-depth list of recommendations to help you reap all the benefits of an energy-efficient house. Additionally, we can provide every San Francisco window and door you will need for the project. To get started, you can get a free estimate by calling us today at (866) 609-5033.
