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SERVICES
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EXTERIORS
CREDENTIALS
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What kind of exterior products are eligible for a Tax Credit? |
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Certain exterior windows, doors, skylights, metal roofing and insulation. |
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What tax credits will I get for using these products? |
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Generally, if your products meet Energy Star criteria (Dept. of Energy 2003 IECC Code), you can deduct
- 10% of the cost of your windows and skylights
(up to $200 maximum one-time credit)
- 10% of the cost of your exterior doors
(up to $500 maximum one-time credit)
- 10% of the cost of your pigmented metal roofing
(up to $500 maximum one-time credit)
- 10% of the cost of your insulation
(up to $500 maximum one-time credit)
PLEASE NOTE: There is a TOTAL MAXIMUM $500 energy tax credit available per home owner in 2006/2007. |
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Just what is a Tax Credit anyway? |
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A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your taxes-generally more valuable than an equivalent tax deduction, which eliminates only a percentage of the tax that is owed. |
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What do I do to get an Energy Tax Credit? |
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Purchase your Norandex/Reynolds eligible exterior products, then save your receipts as proof of your purchases. The Internal Revenue Service will soon publish all relevant forms, publications and guidelines that will instruct you as to the proper way to itemize your purchases and receive your credits. |
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How long do I have? |
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Two years. The new Energy Tax Credits pertain to applicable purchases you make beginning January 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2007. |
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Anything else I should know? |
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The new Energy Tax Credits are a one-time only savings opportunity. Don't waste your hard working tax dollars on just any brand. Season after season, year after year, more professional builders, contractors, installers, and home owners choose Norandex/Reynolds than any other name in the industry for professional grade quality, reliability and performance.
PLEASE NOTE: Tax Credits are available on the cost of eligible products only, NOT installation.
Information above provided by: Norandex/Reynolds |
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ADD
A
LAYER
TO
YOUR
ATTIC
INSULATION
You
probably
didn’t
know
that
the
majority
of
homes
built
before
1980
are
under-insulated.
Which
means
heat
can
escape
through
the
ceiling,
past
the
roof
and
into
the
atmosphere.
According
to
the
U.S.
Department
of
Energy,
adding
insulation
to
the
attic
is
one
of
the
easiest
and
most
cost-effective
ways
to
help
cut
heating
and
cooling
costs.
And
it
will
make
your
home
more
comfortable.
As a
general
rule,
if
you
have
less
than
12
inches
of
attic
insulation,
you
probably
need
more.
-
ADD
INSULATION
TO
OTHER
AREAS
OF
THE
HOME
It’s
a
simple
equation:
add
insulation
to
reduce
energy
usage
and
increase
comfort.
Supplementing
the
insulation
in
your
crawl
space,
under
floors
and
against
basement
walls
is a
great
way
to
stop
the
transfer
of
heat
or
cold
through
your
house.
-
ADD
INSULATED
NORANDEX/REYNOLDS
SIDING
FOR
A
BLANKET
OF
PROTECTION
Installing
siding,
with
a
permanent
foam
laminated
backing,
increases
a
home’s
R-value
by
restricting
energy
loss
through
the
walls
and
studs.
It
helps
keep
homes
cooler
in
summer
and
warmer
in
winter.
-
TURN
ON
THE
HUMIDIFIER
In
the
summer,
humidity
can
affect
the
comfort
level
of
your
home.
But
if
you
increase
the
humidity
in
your
living
space
in
the
cooler
months,
the
additional
moisture
will
increase
the
“heat
index”
inside
your
home,
making
68°F
feel
more
like
76°F.
If
your
furnace
doesn’t
have
a
built-in
humidifier,
place
a
portable
unit
in
frequently
used
areas
such
as
the
bedroom
and
living
room.
Make
sure
that
the
relative
humidity
in
the
home
is
between
20
to
40
percent.
As
the
outside
temperature
falls,
lower
the
percentage
to
prevent
condensation
from
forming
on
windows.
-
INSTALL
A
PROGRAMMABLE
THERMOSTAT
Why
heat
the
house
when
nobody’s
home?
A
programmable
thermostat
can
automatically
lower
and
raise
your
home’s
air
temperature
when
you’re
at
work
or
comfortably
nestled
under
a
comforter.
By
simply
turning
your
thermostat
back
from
72°F
down
to
65°F
for
eight
hours
a
day,
you
can
save
as
much
as
10
percent
on
your
annual
heating
and
cooling
costs.
Most
likely,
your
energy
savings
will
offset
the
costs
for
a
programmable
thermostat
(starting
at
$30)
within
the
first
year.*
-
INSTALL
NORANDEX/REYNOLDS
ENERGY-EFFICIENT
DOORS
AND
WINDOWS
There’s
more
to
new
windows
and
doors
than
meets
the
eye.
The
newer
products
are
more
energy-efficient—and
require
less
maintenance.
Many
of
today’s
doors
and
windows
are
designed
and
insulated
to
reduce
the
transfer
of
cold
air
into
the
home,
which
can
help
you
reduce
fuel
costs
by
up
to
15%.*
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LET
THE
SUN
SHINE
IN
On
those
cold
winter
days,
fill
your
home
with
the
warmth
of
the
sun’s
rays
by
raising
the
blinds
and
shades
on
windows
on
the
south
and
west
sides
of
your
house.
And
if
you
(like
half
of
American
home
owners)
have
single-pane
windows,
consider
replacing
them
with
double-pane
windows
with
a
special
coating
on
the
glass
that
reflects
heat
back
into
the
room
during
the
winter
months.
-
SEAL
THE
WINDOWS
If
you
can’t
afford
to
replace
your
single-pane
windows,
remember
to
put
your
storm
windows
in
for
the
winter.
You
can
also
block
the
flow
of
cold
air
into
your
home
by
installing
a
clear
plastic
film
across
the
inside
of
your
windows
and
frames.
Then
heat
the
plastic
with
a
blow
dryer
until
it
becomes
nearly
invisible.
The
trapped
pocket
of
air
between
the
plastic
and
the
window
acts
as
an
effective
insulator—which
can
help
reduce
loss
through
the
window
by
25
to
50
percent.
Best
of
al,
it’s
a
relatively
inexpensive
project,
costing
$4
to
$6
per
window,
on
average.*
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CHANGE
FURNACE
FILTERS
FREQUENTLY
Here’s
a
simple
tip
that
can
improve
the
energy
efficiency
of
your
heating
and
cooling
systems
by
as
much
as
10
percent.
Simply
clean
air
registers,
baseboard
heaters
and
radiators
as
needed,
and
change
forced
air
heating
system
air
filters
monthly.
Or,
use
washable
filters.
They
cost
about
$20
each,
and
with
proper
care,
can
last
up
to
five
years.*
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SEAL
THE
DUCTS
You
probably
don’t
need
to
heat
your
attic
or
unfinished
basement.
But
chances
are,
you’re
heating
them
anyway.
If
you
have
even
small
cracks
or
holes
in
your
air
ducts,
warm
air
from
the
furnace
can
escape
into
the
attic
or
basement
before
it
ever
reaches
its
intended
destination.
That
means
the
furnace
has
to
work
overtime
to
keep
the
rest
of
the
house
warm.
So
check
your
ducts
for
leaks
each
fall,
and
use
duct
tape
to
repair
and
seal
holes
or
sections
that
have
separated.
And
if
you’re
buying
new
ducts,
consider
a
system
that’s
already
surrounded
by
insulation.
-
PLUG
THE
DRAFTS
The
exterior
of
your
house
is
your
first
line
of
defense
against
drafts,
so
it’s
important
to
caulk,
seal
and
weather-strip
around
al
seams,
cracks
and
openings.
Be
sure
to
pay
special
attention
around
windows
and
where
siding
or
bricks
and
wood
trim
meet.
You
can
also
reduce
drafts
from
the
inside
by
caulking,
sealing
and
weather-stripping
around
windows
and
door
frames,
and
near
electrical
boxes
and
plumbing
penetrations.
-
CLOSE
VENTS
TO
GUEST
ROOMS
Today,
many
homes
have
more
rooms
than
family
members
can
occupy.
By
closing
the
vents
to
just
one
spare
bedroom
in
your
house,
you’ll
probably
see
a
difference
in
your
heating
bills.
But
don’t
put
away
your
welcome
mat—you
can
open
the
vents
when
guests
stay
over.
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INSULATE
WATER
HEATER
If
you
haven’t
insulated
your
water
heater
you
may
be
losing
heat
into
the
surrounding
area.
Which
means
your
water
heater
may
have
to
work
overtime
just
to
keep
the
water
hot.
When
properly
insulated,
you
will
minimize
loss
of
precious
heat
that’s
intended
for
hot
baths
and
steamy
showers.
Consult
your
water
heater
directions
or a
qualified
water
heater
professional
to
help
determine
whether
your
water
heater
is
properly
insulated.
-
INSULATE
PIPES
It’s
no
secret
that
insulated
hot
water
pipes
keep
water
warmer
longer.
As a
result,
your
heater
will
not
have
to
work
as
hard.
-
CLEAN
AND
INSPECT
CENTRAL
HEATING
EQUIPMENT
It’s
a
good
idea
to
have
your
furnace
and
duct
work
evaluated
before
the
start
of
each
heating
season.
The
cleaner
and
more
efficient
they
are,
the
more
you’ll
enjoy
energy
savings.
In
fact,
a
properly
adjusted
furnace
can
help
you
save
up
to
10%
in
fuel
consumption.*
* NOTE:
Insulating
a
residential
structure
to the
levels
recommended
by the
Department
of
Energy
should
result
in net
energy
savings,
over
time,
above
the cost
of the
insulation
project.
But if
you buy
too much
insulation,
it will
cost you
more
than you
save on
fuel.
**
Energy
Savers
book
from the
Department
of
Energy
(DOE)
Information
above
provided
by:
Norandex/Reynolds |
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