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Reducing your home’s impact on the environment begins with improving its energy efficiency. Modern homeowners understand better than ever the importance of installing value-driven amenities that reduce their bills and contribute to a healthier atmosphere. During the construction phase of a custom home, your builder can work with you to add features that enhance the property’s efficiency. Here are three ideas for your design plan.

How to Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

1. Add Quality Insulation

Insulation plays a vital role in controlling the flow of heat into and out of your home. Spray-foam is one of the most effective and efficient varieties because it’s designed to expand and fill up the tight nooks and crannies that are otherwise difficult to insulate, thereby providing enhanced protection against air leakage.

2. Install Smart Devices

custom homeTaking a modern approach to your household devices can translate to substantial savings and energy benefits. A programmable thermostat, for example, is designed to function only at specific times according to your schedule and family’s needs to prevent energy waste. You can also create a custom home plan that integrates with your virtual assistant, which can control the lights, entertainment devices, alarms, and other devices.

3. Choose Lighting Wisely

According to the United States Department of Energy, the average home devotes at least 5% of its energy spending to lighting. Your builder can devise a lighting plan that incorporates ENERGY STAR®-rated fluorescent and LED light fixtures throughout the house in areas that you use often, like kitchens and bathrooms. Painting the rooms a lighter shade will also reduce the need for excessive artificial light during the day. Installing dimmers is also a cost-effective way to reduce the wattage of the lights while they’re in use — this can add to your savings.

 

Are you ready to bring your vision of the perfect custom home to life? Trust in the builders at Brincks Construction & Cabinet, who proudly serve the La Crosse, WI, Rochester, MN, and Cedar Rapids, IA, communities. These skilled, licensed, and insured contractors work closely with you to produce the most energy-efficient property possible. They also offer home improvement services and can make enhancements to your existing rooms if they could use an update. Visit the company online to learn more about their construction process, or give them a call at (866) 847-3202.

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