As recently as the spring of 2007, the average American household was paying 8.7 cents per kilowatt-hour for energy. But the economy, which had already been struggling somewhat consistently since 2001, was still sluggish, and that year the real estate fiasco came to light. These factors were compounded by drought-like conditions several years in a row for much of the nation and escalating conflicts in the Middle East. All of this amounted to sharp spikes in energy costs.
By 2011, the average per kilowatt-hour had risen over 40 percent, ballooning to 12.33 cents for the average American home. Nevertheless, the lack of construction for new homes and the stumbling job market kept many people from having a solution to this quandary.
Solutions Are Available
Energy efficiency is not
necessarily a new concept, but to the average American household it has not
long been part of the discussion about the values of a home. The aforementioned
cost escalation, however, has pushed it to a more prominent place in the homeowner’s
mind. The question facing most US homeowners at this point is: what can be
done? Fortunately, there are solutions to this pickle, and one of them is
installing cost-effective upgrades to less-energy efficient homes. One of the
best options for this is the installation of Marvin doors. Not only will Marvin
doors assist with the energy efficiency of the home, they will also help a
homeowner qualify for tax credits in 2013, tax credits which may not be
available after this year, and the quality and character of Marvin doors
increases the aesthetic appeal of a home as well.
Advantages Of Marvin Doors
Marvin doors are an outstanding quality product, backed by a tradition of excellence that dates back to the company’s inception over a century ago. The juxtaposition of stagnant or declining property values and escalating energy costs presents a quandary from which many homeowners are desperate to escape, but the good news is that, at least in part, Marvin doors are a solution.
First of all, the purchase of a Marvin door in no way pigeonholes the buyer into a given look or aesthetic. On the contrary, there are thousands of varieties of Marvin doors; options include everything from the type of wood used, like cedar, oak, fir, pine, and cherry just to name a few, to the trim and color options which are nearly endless. Marvin doors are always built-to-order, so that you know the door you select was made to your exact needs and specifications. Marvin doors also offer numerous hardware selections so that you will not feel compelled to change the existing motif or decor of your home, but rather will be able to accentuate your existing style by complementing it with a Marvin door.
Marvin doors are also made with superior materials and
craftsmanship, and are backed by one of the best warranties in the industry.
But most importantly, Marvin doors not only add beauty to your home, but also
add energy efficiency. One of the primary ways that energy is lost in a home is
through faulty or inadequate sealing of the home. Marvin doors are constructed
with pinpoint precision to minimize the transfer of heat or cold from interior
to exterior. The average home can save as much as 20 percent in energy costs by
maximizing energy efficiency, and of course the installation of energy
efficient products like Marvin doors do make homeowners eligible for the 2013
tax credit of up to fifty dollars.
Almost all of the Marvin doors available meet or exceed Energy Star
requirements, which is difficult to do considering the wide variety of climates
in the US. Because Marvin doors are made-to-order, wherever you live, whatever
challenges your climate presents, Marvin doors can be constructed to meet those
demands. This is why it is a prime time to take advantage of this potential
upgrade to your home: energy efficiency is something that benefits not only
you, but your community as well, and tax credits will not necessarily be
permanent. You will feel great about this decision, especially once you see
your energy costs start decreasing, but most importantly, your home will not
only look but also perform its best when you make the switch to Marvin doors.
