These Eco-Friendly Home Renovation Projects Boost Revenue with Little Effort

Now more than ever, homeowners are looking for ways to save money. That’s why so many are requesting an eco-friendly home renovation or upgrade. For some homeowners, the best place to start a project like this is with an energy audit. This is a review of a house to see where energy is being overused or lost for things like heating water or cooling the home. It will also prioritize any recommendations. The top recommendations are usually replacing windows and doors or appliances. Unfortunately, these energy-efficient upgrades aren’t always within financial reach for many homeowners.

Help Homeowners by Starting with a Cheaper Eco-Friendly Home Renovation

While several eco-friendly home renovation projects are fairly expensive, there are plenty that won’t break the bank. While not as noticeable, these projects still greatly impact the amount of money homeowners spend on their power bills. The exact amount will depend on several factors, including the size of the home, the number of occupants, and the frequency of fixture use. Below is a list of a few recommendations where the materials cost only a few hundred dollars or less, AND the work can be completed in a day.

• Sealing Cracks Around Windows and Doors: Homes can lose a substantial amount of heating and cooling through the cracks around windows and doors. This eco-friendly home renovation can generally be completed with caulking. In some cases, the weatherstripping may need to be replaced.
  
  
• Install Energy-efficient Lightbulbs: Many homeowners can handle this upgrade themselves, but don’t always consider it. Making the recommendation could land the job. Not everyone has the time, nor can everyone reach every light fixture in their home.
  
  
• Plant Native Trees and Shrubs: Not only does planting native trees and shrubs beautify property, it can help homeowners save money. A strategically placed tree can provide shade in the summer and break the winter wind, both of which can reduce the need for extensive HVAC use.
  
  
• Use Low-flow Fixtures: These faucets and showerheads are designed to significantly reduce the water needed to shower, wash hands, and brush teeth. This not only conserves water, but saves money too.

Sun Tunnels are a Great Economical Eco-Friendly Home Renovation

One eco-friendly home renovation that costs little money and is often overlooked is installing sun tunnels or tubular skylights. These are acrylic/polycarbonate domes or flat glass panels that are installed on the roof and connected to a highly reflective silver tube. This tube supplies diffused daylight to the room below. The distance of the rigid tube can be up to thirty feet. These skylights can be installed anywhere in a home, providing abundant free natural daylight to hard-to-reach areas like closets, hallways, and bathrooms. When a solar-powered night light is added, these fixtures can eliminate the need for a lightbulb. These skylights can save homeowners hundreds on their annual energy bill. VELUX Sun Tunnels only cost a few hundred dollars and can be installed in a day or less. They have been engineered for a quicker installation to get remodelers and builders in and out of a client’s home with no callbacks.

Representatives are Available for Product Selection and Installation Assistance

VELUX is passionate about creating better living environments through daylight and fresh air. We are dedicated to transforming homes with eco-friendly home renovations for every budget. Daylighting and ventilation needs of homeowners vary by home size, design needs, and budget. If a builder, architect, or roofer isn’t sure what to recommend, our design advisors are available to assist homeowners with selecting the right sun tunnel or answering any questions. We can also offer recommendations on our skylight system, center pivot window, and tubular skylights.  We offer installation assistance via hands-on instruction or a mobile van in select areas.

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