Is the Exterior of Your Home Energy Efficient?
Your home’s exterior is the first line of defense against the elements, keeping your home safe from weather-related damage, water, and wind. But it is also the first line of defense to keep your HVAC systems from working overtime. Today, we’re going to look at the exterior of your home to see if it’s energy […]
Do I Have to Replace Doors and Windows for Energy Efficiency?
If you’re looking at a quote for new doors and windows, especially multiple installations as part of a house improvement project, it can be quite the sticker shock. Before you commit, it’s worth researching whether you need to replace doors and windows for energy efficiency. Working with home performance experts is not just about getting […]
What are My Options for Improving Home Insulation?
Many homeowner’s know there are issues with their home’s insulation: constantly running heating or cooling systems, rooms that are hotter or colder than the rest of the house, and other efficiency or comfort problems. But what are the best options for improving home insulation? In this blog, we’ll look at the most common insulation issues, […]
What is the Whole Home Approach to House Health & Comfort?
As houses age, utility bills rise, and homeowners spend more time indoors, home performance experts, energy auditors, and home renovation contractors are moving toward a whole home approach to addressing the issues of home health, quality, and efficiency. What this means is that when you work with experts in the home performance field, they’ll provide […]
What is the Whole House Systems Approach?
Here at Greenmark Home Performance, we focus on a whole home approach to solving the most common health, comfort, and efficiency problems for our customers. Part of this is the use of the “Whole House Systems Approach,” a strategy created by the US Department of Energy as part of their Energy Saver program. Today, we’ll […]