Sunset Air Blog: Archive for the ‘Remodeling’ Category

The Power of a New Front Door

Monday, January 10th, 2022
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You’ve seen us talk about a home’s R-value in previous blog posts. This refers to how efficiently your living space can prevent the flow of heat into and out of your property. Essentially, you want as little heat transfer as possible–you want the heat to stay out in the summer and stay in in the winter! By using your home’s R-value, we can help you determine the type and size of HVAC systems that will be best for you. But we can also help you improve your home’s R-value with a couple of renovation details–namely, replacing your windows and doors.

Homeowners often don’t realize the power of their front door–how much of a factor it is in their home’s insulation. Replacing your front door can make a world of difference in your comfort, as well as the affordability of your energy as your HVAC systems will be able to work more efficiently. Read on to learn more!

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Factors to Consider for Home Remodels

Monday, December 27th, 2021
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Are you familiar with what a home’s R-value is? This is a measurement of how well your living space can prevent the flow of heat into and out of the property. It’s an important factor in determining the type and size of HVAC systems you’ll want to install, but it’s also an important factor to keep in mind when planning any sort of remodel–especially if that remodel involves door installation or window installation.

Your windows and doors are a big contributing factor to your home’s insulation, and having high-efficiency windows installed will only ever benefit your home, improving its R-value and making your home more efficient. If you’re curious about your home’s efficiency opportunities, please give our team a call for a free evaluation and consultation. In the meantime, read on as we uncover what other factors you should consider when remodeling your home, including windows or doors.

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Home Comfort Tips for Fall

Monday, September 6th, 2021
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Fall is just around the corner, and you’re probably very much looking forward to shutting off your air conditioner for the season. After all, this summer was a tough one right? With our unseasonably warm temperatures, our AC systems got quite the workout.

Of course, just because it’s almost over doesn’t mean you get to stop thinking about your home comfort. There’s cooler fall weather to think about soon. While you may be looking forward to the drop in temperature, it’s still important to be prepared. And you can be, by following the tips we’ve shared below:

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Is It Time for a New Front Door?

Monday, July 26th, 2021
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Do you spend a lot of time thinking about your front door? Probably not–you may go through it every single day, but it’s one of those things that most household occupants take for granted, not really realizing how efficient, or inefficient, the front door can make a home.

Whether your door isn’t that visually appealing, or you’ve noticed an increase in your energy costs because conditioned air is escaping out of your home and making it impossible to maintain comfortable temperatures, this blog post is for you. Read on as we share some signs that it’s probably time for you to invest in a new front door.

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