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Insulated Steel Garage Doors: Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Homes

When it comes to creating an energy-efficient home, many homeowners focus on insulation, windows, and energy-efficient appliances. However, one often overlooked aspect is the garage door. Insulated steel garage doors not only provide security and durability but also play a crucial role in maintaining a comfortable and energy-efficient home. In this article, we will explore the benefits of choosing insulated steel garage doors for energy-efficient homes.

Understanding Insulated Steel Garage Doors

Insulated steel garage doors are constructed with layers of steel and insulation material, typically polyurethane or polystyrene. These layers help to create a barrier against outdoor temperatures, preventing heat transfer between the garage and the rest of the home. The insulation material acts as a buffer, providing enhanced energy efficiency and reducing the exchange of heat or cold air.

Reduced Energy Loss

Garages are often one of the least insulated areas of a home, resulting in energy loss and increased utility bills. Choosing an insulated steel garage door helps to combat this energy loss by providing a thermal barrier. The insulation material within the door reduces the transfer of heat or cold air, preventing the outdoor temperature from impacting the indoor temperature of your home. This, in turn, reduces … Read the rest

Aiden Hayes by — March 21, 2023 in Garage Doors
Steps For Maximizing Your Money in New Home Construction – Avoiding Storage Pitfalls

Steps For Maximizing Your Money in New Home Construction - Avoiding Storage Pitfalls

“I like my money right where I can see it…hanging inside my closet,” says Sara Jessica Parker. In new house construction, money hanging inside your closet starts with taking advantage of the structure contractors storage allowance. Shelving and closet allowances tend to be overlooked and after that added being an afterthought causing financial and emotional stress on the property buyer. How difficult would it be to advance in a home without shelving or hanging capabilities in the closets or pantries? Important steps to consider are: 1) engage with your builder regarding all storage space requests; 2) enquire about the allowance for storage spaces, and 3) discuss the different storage options including builder preferences.

Discuss using your builder any special requests you will probably have for all your storage areas for example drawers inside the closets, pull-outs or baskets inside the pantry and extra shelving inside the garage. By adding all the special details and order inside the beginning stage of construction your entire project will run more smoothly and it is more affordable by eliminating last-minute decisions.

Before the designated time for you to finish the storage areas, it is usually smart to ask the builder or contractor what type … Read the rest

Aiden Hayes by — March 28, 2020 in Standard Door
Home Construction Uncensored

Home Construction Uncensored

My cellular phone is capable of every little thing, from GPS directions to star-charting, digital pictures, video…. and today my iPhone actually predicts me.

So why can’t Americans build re-build stronger/better homes so they can survive the storms, floods, mold wood rot, etc. If the climate is getting worse every decade why aren’t the house construction techniques keeping up?

Remember the story of The Three Little Pigs? The crew of pigs built house # 1 beyond straw, house # 2 beyond sticks, then on house # 3 they used bricks – looking to outsmart the big bad wolf who kept destroying their houses. We could all learn something from those 3 little piggies- which is it pays off eventually to look at time to make a house right.

Some in the homes built after Hurricane Katrina where created to withstand higher wind loads and to be more mold resistant which is s good start. When you live along the coast why aren’t house already built to withstand category 5 storms and on some kind of pilings to hold the structure off grade level and outside the damaging water? This could be building smart.

Building homes in relationship for the specific … Read the rest

Aiden Hayes by — February 27, 2020 in Fiberglass Door
Classic House Style

Classic House Style

The classic home style is one of the most difficult (and potentially expensive) styles to achieve in home decor because it relies on creating formal, symmetrical, elegant spaces using quality decoration, furniture and accessories. This style draws a little inspiration from history and this is not the history of poor farm laborers or factories, but the style of the aristocrats and industry leaders at that time. Because it costs.

The classical style, of course, is more easily achieved in large rooms with high ceilings by lending themselves to fine furnishings and architectural details. Here are some elements to consider in achieving this style.

Quality Count

In the classic style, the quality of each element is important. Furnishings will generally be heavy and made of wood and may be intricately carved. Curtains and window nets must be in a formal style and heavy fabrics and other soft furniture must be in luxury fabrics such as silk or thick cotton damask. Solid wood floors with expensive oriental area carpets will help achieve a classic look on the floor.

Antiques

If you have some original antique furniture then this will elevate your room and help your classic look. If it is worn out … Read the rest

Aiden Hayes by — December 24, 2019 in Steel Exterior Doors
Bringing the Luxury of Old World Spain to Your Home Design

Bringing the Luxury of Old World Spain to Your Home Design

Spanish design is about highlighting great architectural elements. Unusual for California, Texas and Southwestern, Spanish-style houses are usually made of stucco with heavy wood trim and red clay tile roofs, have large terraces and open windows and support arches over a square design. The front door is often more than a porch into a small yard, as opposed to opening right into the house.

An important element of Spanish home design is the seamless integration between inner and outer space. Floor plans are usually open to a large outdoor area with French doors and arches designed to allow abundant natural light. These outdoor spaces are meant to be inhabited as an extension of the house. Many designs will be centered on the main page, which was originally intended to offer the Spanish aristocracy a private garden protected from public view. This protected and intimate space is perfect for relaxing and entertaining on warm summer nights.

Distressed wood is very important for the Spanish style. The most traditional flooring choices in Spanish-style houses are hardwood and full carpeted rooms are rarely found. Terracotta tiles are another popular choice of flooring material, especially if it has a rather rough texture or a … Read the rest

Aiden Hayes by — October 22, 2019 in Toilet Door Material