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There are lots of ways to increase your home’s energy efficiency, and you may have already tackled some of the big ones, like sealing air leaks around the exterior, having a Kansas City roofing company install attic ventilation, investing in insulated siding or replacing your drafty older windows.

Once the hot summer weather arrives and the sun is beating down on your home’s roof all day, the temperature in your unfinished attic can skyrocket to 130 degrees, or more. When that extra heat energy transfers down into your finished living space, it’s bound to increase your HVAC equipment’s cooling load and your household

  There are lots of ways to increase your home’s energy efficiency, and you may have already tackled some of the big ones, like sealing air leaks around the exterior, having a Kansas City roofing company install attic ventilation, investing in insulated siding or replacing your drafty older windows. Here are three “beyond the box”

If you’re looking for ways to save energy, you may not realize that you can get big results by taking small actions that improve your home’s energy efficiency. Here are three such actions that can bring you long-term savings: Have Your Attic Inspected Issues in your unconditioned attic can directly affect how much energy it

  Whether you are upgrading your current home or building from scratch, you want your home to be energy efficient. After all, an efficient home provides maximum comfort, protection from the elements and minimizes operating costs. So, if you have questions about home efficiency, get the top-to-bottom facts right here from your favorite Kansas City

Having a power roof vent installed in your attic is a smart way to clear out super-heated air and excess humidity and help curb your home’s HVAC energy consumption. The main drawback of traditional vents is their energy use, which can increase your utility bills by a couple of hundred dollars a year and offset

When winter comes to Kansas City, it really comes! It transforms the city into a winter wonderland, but what about your precious plants? Will just sit and let your plants die in the cold, harsh winter or will you take measures to keep your plants lush and green even in January when much of the

Only a few roofing companies in Kansas City have taken on the responsibility to recycle their roofing materials when repairing or replacing a roof. Bill West Roofing is one of those companies and takes the “green building” commitment seriously. If you, the homeowner, care about reducing dependence on foreign oil, improving our environment, and keeping

Just above your head in your Kansas City home, there may be an unconditioned zone of acute heat and moisture. It may be making your home less comfortable and costing you money. It may even be damaging the structural integrity of the house. It’s called your attic. Solar-powered roof vents help eliminate attic ventilation shortfalls

When it is time to replace your roof, consider the environmental impact of your new roofing design and materials. Advances in green roofing technology give you the opportunity to replace your roof with materials that are environmentally friendly and that will reduce your energy bills and enhance the appearance and value of your home. Green