Energy-efficient Renovation of Owned Real Estate

When it comes to renovating your real estate, be that an apartment, home, or office space, it’s important that you do so with energy efficiency in mind. The reason energy efficiency is important is not necessarily because it is a global fad in which sustainability is encouraged, but honestly, because it has an impact on your bottom line too. If you ensure that you renovate your home in a way that little heat escapes, ventilations are all perfectly aligned and there is a good divide between the holme and the outside world for sound protection, this is in your interest too.

This article aims to shed light on the ways that you can ensure an energy-efficient renovation of your own real estate and the steps that you need to take to pursue the endeavor.

Focus on Windows and Doors

One of the best ways, and often not seen as a very direct way, to assume an energy-efficient role, is through the windows and the doors that you use. As mentioned above, if you’re able to ensure that little heater escapes from your home, the heat of your property will be far lower than if you were to install a window or door that wasn’t fully secure. It is crucial, therefore, that you use windows and doors that are fully functional, of high quality, tailor-made and fully reveling in their craftsmanship. 

During this stage, it’s crucial for you to consider quality, as this will increase the equity value of your home. Quality should be at the forefront of your focus, whilst still looking for variety. It’s vital that you try to look for windows and doors that come in different materials, such as vinyl, aluclad and vinyl. Companies that specialize in this like Neuffer Windows & Doors are advantageous but it is completely up to you which company you go for and which option works for your budget. 

Furthermore, keep an eye out for window design. Try to find made-to-measure windows, passive house windows and energy-efficient windows. Also, when it comes to the entry doors, for example, there is even a fingerprint function that you can use. By installing high-quality doors and windows, you ensure that as little heat and sound escapes your home, making for a great part of an energy-efficient renovation.

Solar Panel Installation

Another way to ensure an energy-efficient renovation is through solar panel insulation. If you live in a country that receives a lot of sunshine, you could potentially power your entire household purely through solar panels. Even if you live in a cooler country, you may undermine the amount of sunlight rays that actually peak through the clouds, therefore, with solar panels you’ll be able to easily heat your water, keeping your geyser cost slow. 

If you’re able to harness the sunshine in any way, you can move yourself a lot more of the grid of governmental services, of electricity, for example, which is a great idea when looking for energy-efficient options. The stellar thing about solar panels is that they are easy to install. All you need is a roof or you can even install them on an open piece of land that you might have around your house, anywhere with sun hits them directly is a good spot.

Install Smaller Aspects in Your Home

If you think about your home, there are a lot of areas that you could insulate and change to make for a more energy-efficient home. Now that you have the windows doors and a lot of the heating covered, there are other ways that you can think about renovating your home. 

When it comes to your laundry, for example, you could do away with a tumble dryer and instead install a clothing line, as tumble dryers use an insane amount of energy. Furthermore, in the kitchen area, you could try to go for a gas option instead of an electricity option, as this greatly reduces your electricity rates. Furthermore, there are also induction stove hobs that you could look into, that use less electricity. 

You may also think about switching off all your electrical appliances in the kitchen when they’re not in use, as even if you’re not physically using them, they still suck a little bit of electricity. Furthermore, you can think about the cooling of your home. You could dismount the AC system you have and instead install ceiling fans that can blow cold air through the home. If all of this sounds a little bit too extreme for you, you can also start with something smaller, which is simply running your bigger household appliances in the late evenings, as this puts less pressure on the grid. Many households use most of the electricity in the early mornings while everyone is getting ready for work and then in the evenings around dinner time. Therefore, if you use your appliances during off-peak times, you can reduce the pressure on the grid – although you may not be saving on electricity directly, it is still helpful for the greater role of energy efficiency.

Well, there you have it, your steps in energy efficiency.

Written by Billy Guteng. January 25, 2025

Billy is a content writer for Kukun. He was born in France, and has lived in multiple cities around the world ever since. He loves art, design and architecture as well as construction and real estate.