Over 40 million people live in multi-family housing in the United States. Many apartments and condos are over 30 years old, prior to energy efficiency laws were in place. According to the American Council of an Energy Efficient Economy, both building owners and tenants could save up to $3.4 billion annually by implementing energy efficient upgrades.
Air Ducts: Lots of energy is lost due to rips and tears in air duct from age or animals, but improper installation is responsible for up to 40% of energy loss, estimates the Energy Commission.
Insulation: When insulation isn’t properly installed or compressed, it reduces its insulation capability, R-Value.
Windows: In the Southeastern United States, 50% of the cooling load loss is due to heat from windows, from being improperly installed or not protected.
Roofing: Inefficient roofing can make the air conditioner work twice as hard to cool down a home. Gaps in the tiles or shingles can allow for leaks resulting in mold and structural damage.
According to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, there have been changes in materials and building designs, but also in how these building manage energy, lighting, indoor air quality, water and waste reduction. These changes have become the standard for new construction and renovations of existing buildings.
The ‘Going Green’ movement is also growing at a tremendous rate. More and more apartment management companies and multi-family property owners are looking for construction groups such as SWET Construction to incorporate and recommend energy efficient products and construction methods that will not only save them money but benefit the environment as well.
Today’s renters understand the importance of Green construction and the direct impact it has on their health an environment, just as property owners and managers understand what a huge selling point. SWET Construction Group works with the design team to increase the value, lower operating costs, conserve energy, and reduce greenhouse emissions and waste.
SWET Construction Group is a leader in new construction and renovations of multi family housing industry. Partnering with us will not only keep your construction costs low while achieving a beautiful architectural design, they will ensure your project is a great success by displaying quality traits such as preparedness, flexibility and awareness.