Renovations should always be as much about function as form, and improving home performance during a bathroom remodel is a perfect example. In addition to having a beautiful new bathroom, you can also make it function better as part of your whole home to improve your comfort, health, and energy efficiency with improvements to bathroom ventilation, air monitoring, and energy-efficient appliances.
Upgrading Your Bathroom Fan & Ductwork
A common issue with bathrooms is the need for more ventilation to efficiently and quickly whisk away both humidity and odors, so your bathroom is a better place to use and to avoid issues like wet walls and even mold growth. A bathroom remodel is a good time to look at both the fan and supporting venting to see if it needs to be cleaned, replaced, or expanded to meet your needs.
Better Air Quality and Humidity Monitoring
Alongside improving the ventilation in your bathroom, it’s also a good time to get future safeguards in place to monitor things like indoor air quality, humidity, and other factors that can impact your comfort and health, especially among children. There are several options for monitoring these conditions in your home, including enhanced thermostats and air quality monitoring devices, such as Air Advice Systems.
Getting an Energy Efficient Water Heater
Comfort and health aren’t the only home performance factors to consider. Now might also be the perfect time to replace your water heater, especially if it’s been underperforming with the current bathroom. Some options to consider are:
- High Efficiency Storage Water Heaters: Often comparable with your current water heater, these water heaters store hot water in tanks, with a focus on high insulation and the right-sized storage for your needs.
- Tankless Water Heaters: Tankless water heaters don’t store hot water, but instead heat it on demand. These are best for small homes or auxiliary water heating, such as a water heater for the upstairs vs. downstairs.
- Heat Pump & Solar Water Heaters: These options can provide the most efficient options, but require significant investment and construction, and work best in mild to hot outdoor temperature ranges.
If you’re looking at your options for a water heater, it’s important to consult not just with a plumber but a home performance expert. They will have a better understanding of your best options, from ENERGY STAR to local brands, not just what’s in their stock.
Your St. Louis Home Performance Bathroom Remodelers
At Greenmark Home Performance, we know that a bathroom remodel is about meeting all your needs, even the ones you might not be aware of. That’s why, in St. Louis, we offer home performance as part of renovations, every time. We’ll do a complete home evaluation and energy audit to find issues and incorporate solutions as part of your renovation. Contact us online or call us at (314) 845-9144 to get started.
