No one should have to put up with high heating costs.

Here are some energy-saving home renovation ideas to make your home
more energy-efficient, save money on heating bills, and help you qualify
for various government grants:

Replacement Vinyl Windows:

Do you have aluminium framed, single or double glazed windows? Aluminium frame windows Lose Heat!
They conduct the cold from the outside to the inside of your home. Vinyl windows are the number one
choice for replacement windows today and represent the largest market share in the window replacement industry.
Vinyl windows provide energy efficiency because they are resistant to heat flow. They are also strong and durable, with little maintenance required. They do not need to be scraped, painted, or stained. They are also almost 100% scratch free, guaranteed to always look their best.
House Smart Home Improvements installs replacement vinyl “Energy Star” windows that will look good, eliminate condensation and mould, increase your home’s security, and cut down on heat loss... saving
you money.
There are a wide variety of attractive styles to choose from; single hung, double hung, sliders, casement,
tilt and turn, bay windows and awnings. All designed to increase the value of your home.
Enjoy the look of your new windows as you save money on your heating costs, and keep your home more comfortable and less drafty.
Let House Smart Home Improvements show you how your can have the added financial benefit of saving
money through federal and provincial government grants, during one of our free in-home consultations.

Heat Loss of selected Products in BTU’s per hour
British thermal unit (BTU) is an English standard unit of energy. One BTU is defined as the amount of
thermal energy necessary to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at a temperature of 39 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Window Performance Comparison Table
Resistance to heat flow (R-Value) is a measure of insulating power or ability to resist the flow of heat.
Higher R-Values mean greater insulating power.

Frame Construction	Glass Glazing	R-Value Resistance	Energy Savings
Aluminium	Single Glazed	.91	0%
Vinyl	½ inch Double Glazed	2.13	57%
Vinyl	½ inch Double Glazed Low e-sq and argon gas	4.5	80%

Furnaces
Do you have an older furnace? Older furnaces are typically only 40% to 60% heat efficient.  A new energy efficient furnace will operate at 80% to 90% plus energy efficiency, with the added benefits of reducing
green house gases and saving you money on your heating bill.  Ensuring you maximum heat for minimum
fuel use, we calculate your home’s heat and distribution requirements, and deliver a solution that is right
for your needs.
See FURNACE for more information.