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® on Long Island.
It is estimated that approximately 21% of all US Carbon emissions can be traced directly back to residential energy use. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
® can drastically lower your home's carbon emissions.
The Long Island Power Authority is directing the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
® program on Long Island. Murtha Construction is extremely proud to be recognized by them to be the leading Home Performance contractors on Long Island.
Conservation Services Group is implementing the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
® program for LIPA on Long Island. They provide training, quality assurance and administration services to the industry.
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) works to strengthen the United States' energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships.
The Building Performance Contractors Association of New York State (BPCA/NYS), is a not-for-profit statewide trade association of more than 200 building performance contractors, home energy raters, building diagnosticians, energy auditors, engineers, architects and consultants.
"The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is a recognized global leader, supporting the development of a highly professional building performance industry through individual and organizational credentialing and a rigorous quality assurance program." Courtesy of the Building Performance Institute.
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
Murtha Insulation is the premier BPI Accredited home performance contractor on Long Island. Although many contractors have recently turned to "green" building, we have been at it for a quarter century.
The whole house approach looks at your home exactly as it is, at how different systems act together to provide a safe, healthy and comfortable environment in which your family will spend around half of their lives. Although weatherization may be among the least glamorous of all home improvements, it will have the most profound effect of all on you, our country and our planet:
- Savings of up to 40% on your energy bills.
- A healthy and comfortable home.
- Greatly reduced carbon dioxide emissions (In some homes, by as much as 1.5 tons!).
- Reduced reliance on foreign energy sources.
It all begins with the energy audit. Rest assured, when Murtha Construction performs your Home energy audit you can be certain that highly trained BPI certified technicians will perform a thorough, state-of-the-art audit of your home. Your home will be modeled in our software, deficiencies will be identified, projected savings calculated and all proposed measures will be clearly identified. In addition, because we participate in multiple energy efficiency programs, all applicable incentives will be identified. At the end of the process you will be given an estimate of yearly savings as well as total out-of-pocket costs.
And since Murtha Insulation participates in multiple government and utility energy efficiency programs, our clients are guaranteed to receive every incentive that they are entitled to.
Do you have central air conditioning? If you do, Murtha Construction is pleased to offer a free, comprehensive home energy audit, up to 2 hours of free duct sealing and air-sealing services and free compact fluorescent light bulbs. The value of this service is over $800, and you get it all for free. Please contact us today to get started!
Common Home Problems and Solutions
Is your home cold, drafty, or uncomfortable? Do you have high energy bills? Ice dams? Peeling paint? Excessive dust? Addressing these types of home problems can make your home more comfortable, and at the same time improve its energy efficiency - saving you money on utility bills and helping to protect the environment, too.
High Energy Bills
High utility bills in summer and winter can often be traced to air leaks in your home's envelope, inefficient windows or inefficient or incorrectly installed heating and cooling equipment, or poorly sealed and insulated ducts.
Mold, Mildew or Musty Odors
Water leaks or high humidity can lead to mold and mildew. This can cause wood rot, structural damage, peeling paint and a variety of health problems. Often, high humidity in homes with central air conditioners can be traced to improperly sized or installed air conditioners.
Damp Basement
A damp basement is commonly caused by moisture migrating through the foundation. As this moisture evaporates, it increases indoor humidity and can promote the growth of mold - resulting in an uncomfortable house.
Cold Floors in Winter
Some types of floor coverings (such as wood, stone, tile or concrete) will naturally feel cold on bare feet. However, insufficient insulation or air infiltration can also cause cold floors.
Drafty Rooms
Cold air coming into or going out of your house, especially through leaks hidden in the attic and basement, can cause rooms to feel drafty and uncomfortable.
Dust
Increased dust could be a sign that it is time to change your air filter or that your ductwork is not well sealed.
Moisture on Windows
Inefficient windows or high indoor moisture levels from air leaks can result in condensation, frost or pools of water on windows and sills.
Ice Dams
Warm air inside your home leaks into the attic and will increase the temperature on the underside of the roof, causing snow and ice to melt and refreeze as it runs off your roof - forming icicles and ice dams.
Peeling Paint
Peeling or cracking paint on your home's exterior may be a sign of a humidity problem or improper paint application.
Hot or Cold Rooms
Significant differences in temperature from one room to another could be caused by several factors, including inadequate insulation, air leakage, poor duct performance and an improperly installed heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Dry Indoor Air in Winter
Air leaks in your home allow warm, humid air to escape and draw in drier, colder air.
If your home suffers from any of the above issues, a proper diagnosis by the BPI certified Murtha Insulation Energy Auditors will& accurately diagnose the issue, and recommend a cost effective remedy.
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