Green Products for Your Home

In this day and age where everything we do seems to adversely affect Mother Nature, we need to look for ways to help stop the cycle of destruction.  And there’s no better way to start going green than through our homes.

How? There are actually many easy ways.

We can start by installing green products in our homes.  Green products are those that are environmentally safe and energy-efficient.  From home insulation to solar products, these “green” products help us reduce our carbon footprint and save on energy costs.

Not only that, but in taking on a home remodeling or renovation project that incorporates the use of such products, we can also be assured of lower monthly energy costs since there will be less need for us to work our heating and cooling systems double time.   That translates to hundreds of dollars in savings through time.

New green products include:

  1. Attic radiant barrier insulation.   With attic radiant barrier reflective insulation, your home is protected against radiation, which is the primary cause for the loss of hot and cool air, therefore leading to escalated utility costs.
  2. Solar water heater.  A solar water heating system uses the sun’s energy to heat water.  This way, not only do you help the environment by utilizing renewable energy, but you also get to reduce your monthly water heating expenses and get rid of ever-fluctuating energy costs.
  3. Vinyl replacement windows.  Vinyl windows are great for their thermal resistance.  But aside from this, they are also strong, durable, and maintenance-free.  What’s more, vinyl windows that meet federal energy efficiency requirements will qualify you for energy tax credit!
  4. Vinyl siding.  Vinyl siding is a great way to protect the exterior of your home.  Installing insulated siding will give your home a high level of thermal resistance and help you achieve optimum energy efficiency.

For more information on how you can go green, give us a call today!

Why Choose a Solar Water Heater?

Getting a solar water heater for your home may be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.  It is an energy-saving alternative to the traditional electric or gas water heater.  But what makes it so?

The answer is simple.  A solar water heating system uses the energy from the sun to heat water for domestic use.  It then uses a conventional immersion heater or boiler to make water hotter or to keep it hot when the solar energy us not available.

Unknown to many, traditional hot or warm water uses around 7,000 kilowatt hours of electricity every year.  That means a great amount of carbon dioxide, too. It only makes sense to find ways to reduce your carbon footprint and then save on your energy costs by going for solar hot water.

Many homeowners opt for home and bathroom remodeling or improvements in an effort to go green and to lessen their energy consumption.  They make their homes environment-friendly and get to enjoy the money-saving benefits of installing energy-efficient products like radiant barrier insulation, vinyl replacement windows, and energy-efficient windows.

However, you can still do more to make your home more resistant to excessive and costly energy loss.  You can invest on solar energy products for your home.  These solar products include water heaters, window films, and carports.  Through solar panels made of conductive materials, these products can generate electricity simply by reacting to the electromagnetic energy that the sun’s rays give off.  Utilizing the renewable energy you get from the sun, you can stop relying heavily on environmentally damaging fossil fuels – like petroleum and coal.

Home remodeling companies like Statewide Remodeling can show you how to utilize the renewable energy you can get from the sun.  It’s never too late to start converting your home into a place that’s easier on Mother Nature and that’s not too costly to maintain.

This Attic Ventilation System Uses Solar Power to Cool Your Home [VIDEO]

Solar Attic Vents are one of the best ways to use solar energy to cool down your attic.  This video is a must see for all homeowners, as Statewide Remodeling President, Rob Levin, demonstrates the different types of attic ventilation systems and how they work (or don’t work) to make your home more efficient.


Let us know if you would like to know more about attic ventilation systems for your home.

Ask Rob and Frank

Dear Rob and Frank,
“We’ve heard about the new solar panel patio covers that Statewide Remodeling now offer. How powerful are they and how quickly can we expect to see the benefits?”
—Jane Doe, Dallas, TX

Hello Jane,
Yes, we are very excited to offer our new solar paneled patio covers as a green option to save on energy costs and enhance your home. Our customers who have already installed them have found that…
Frank Manzare,
Owner Statewide Remodeling

Green Energy Just Got Greener!

Solar Hot Water Heaters are ‘heating up’ the competiton with their energy saving benefits for homes. Solar water heating systems provide hot water while using minimal electricity, resulting in reduced energy costs and a more environmentally friendly home.
These innovative systems work by collecting heat from the sun in panels mounted to the roof (as show below). A special fluid is warmed by the heat in the panels and travels to a collector tank where potable water is stored. The hot fluid passes through a coil in the tank and heats the water before returning to the roof panels. With this system in place a homeowner has hot water on hand whenever needed without using expensive, fuel-driven energy from the public grid to create it.
Solar hot water can offset the electricity is takes to heat all of your household water by up to 90% in an all electric home. Most people don’t realize that an electric water heater is the second biggest user of energy behind your heating and air conditioning in your home. Additionally, installation of all solar products, including solar water heating systems, qualifies a homeowner for a valuable 30% tax credit valid through December 31, 2016.
Solar water heating is just one of the many ways in which you can improve the energy efficiency of your home for lower energy bills. SWR Energy Solutions, a member of the well-respected Statewide Remodeling family of companies, offers solar hot water systems for Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Mesquite, and surrounding communities.