Page Views: 208 Date Added: 02/16/2011 Last Updated: 02/16/2011 Expiry Date: 02/13/2021 Product/Service Details Energy efficiency also makes good sense for homeowners-an energy efficient house saves money by reducing utility bills year after year and provides other valuable benefits. Better insulation and sealing any air gaps, for example, will reduce heating and cooling costs and reduce uncomfortable drafts; double-pane / Low-E windows will make a quieter home and help in reducing energy costs. You can improve the quality and increase the effective R-value of your home's exterior “envelope” using advanced framing techniques like building with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF's). ICF's are gaining market share in the building market because they're quick to assemble and provide excellent energy performance. Some other energy efficient options you can choose are: •Passive solar heating, overhangs on south facing windows, deciduous trees on west and south elevations •Low-E / double-pane windows •Compact fluorescent lighting and LED lights use a fraction of regular incandescent bulbs •Low energy-using major appliances like Energy Star appliances that are certified to meet strict guidelines about how much electricity they require to operate •High-efficiency furnace or zoned radiant heat •A tankless or on-demand water heater •Whole-house fan and solar attic fan •Solar water heating, solar panels and wind turbines With energy prices rising and non-renewable fuels being depleted, an energy-efficient home is a valuable asset that will be appreciated for years to come.

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Company Profile: About Us A Better House Inc. has become a leader in the integration of “green” and energy efficient products in homes and commercial buildings. This came as a result of irresponsible building practices and a growing need for better building technology in Tennessee's construction industry, as well as throughout the U.S. We assist consumers in constructing better buildings in order to lower their utility bills and actually generate revenue from utility companies. We do the hard work so that our clients can enjoy the benefits and trust us for their long-term security. We research the latest innovations, integrate them into our homes/buildings, distribute energy efficient products and offer installation directly to the homeowner or general contractor. Our Mission We want to educate the consumer about: •Better products and building technology for energy efficient homes that are environmentally friendly •Providing the highest quality service, along with competitive pricing •The “triple bottom-line” —measuring results economically, socially and environmentally Our Commitment As our world becomes smaller, our human and environmental interdependence becomes more clear and our need to respect each other and our natural world more critical. We are committed to working with our fellow citizens, in reverence to all of creation, to improve our quality of life by improving the quality of the shelters we build, the lives of those involved in the process, and the environment in which we all live as we strive to be better human beings. We are committed to leaving the world a little better than we found it so that future generations have the opportunity to do the same.. >> More Website URL: http://www.bridgat.com/u31152