Home Care Company Warns That Not All Green Options are the Best Choice When it Comes to Saving $$

Jan. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Being energy efficient and saving on waste is always a good thing, especially when not doing so affects our pockets in a market like this one.  And, we’ve all seen the famous personalities voicing the benefits of using all sorts of green products from higher energy efficient windows to better heating and cooling systems to the benefits of wind and solar power for our homes.  The stimulus package has been great in making those efforts more affordable and achievable for many Americans by offering one third back (up to $1,500) on many different energy upgrades.

However, on many homes, whether built in the last ten years or especially older ones, these upgrades are very expensive (even with one third savings) and often they won’t deliver the return on investment alluded to, according to Shane Malloy of Brightleaf Customer Care, a Cary-based company that provides turnkey home inspection and maintenance services to clients.

“For most of us, one third of the energy used for heating and cooling is lost due to a ‘drafty’ home,” said Malloy.  “By ‘tightening’ your home and sealing air leaks, you can significantly reduce your energy costs. In fact, the average cost to seal leaks in a loose house is less than the cost of just one replacement window”.

Some of the common sources of air leaks (from EnergyStar’s website) are diagrammed below. A simple tube of caulk or spray foam insulation to seal these leaks can save you a substantial amount of money on your energy bill. If you are a ‘Do It Yourselfer’, these products can be found at your local hardware store.

For more detailed information please visit: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_sealing

For more information on Brightleaf Customer Care, visit www.BrightleafCustomerCare.com or call 919-465-0600.

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About Brightleaf Customer Care™
Brightleaf Customer Care offers homeowners a turnkey service unlike any other found in the building industry. Created by the Brightleaf Development Company, a builder of premier custom homes in the Triangle region of North Carolina, Brightleaf Customer Care provides its clients with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their home is being cared for by a single, trustworthy source. By providing regular and comprehensive whole house inspections, identifying potential problems early and coordinating routine maintenance, the Brightleaf Customer Care program helps homeowners keep minor problems from turning into major and often costly disasters. The company’s team of construction experts is available to work with homeowners to ensure the job is done right from start to finish. Visit BrightleafCustomerCare.com or call 919-465-0600.