Posted by admin | Posted in Log Cabin Tips & Ideas | Posted on 10-05-2004
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Are Steel Kit Homes Designed For An Energy Efficient Lifestyle?
Living in a cold climate, and I'm used to high energy bills, but I have to say. I'm not very fond of them. With the economy taking a turn for the worse, money is tight these days, no matter what your profession. Therefore, I started researching ways to live a more energy efficient lifestyle. That's when I came across Steel Kit Homes. I live in a Log Cabin, and I was shocked by the comparison of steed framed homes to wood framed homes. Steel frame homes can be substantially more energy efficient than standard wood frame homes.
As I was researching the benefits of energy efficiency, I was also astounded by how harmful the air inside our home can be, and with today's modern technology such as computers, video games, Ipod's, and so on. I wasn't too surprised by learning that 90% of all people spend most of their time indoors. I have to threaten my daughter just to get her to walk the dog, so that wasn't a big shocker. However, learning that bacteria and mold expansion could be a major factor in homes that are not properly ventilated, sealed, and insulated, was. I am concerned about the quality of air I breathe, and more importantly, that my daughter breathes. I was also amazed by learning that contaminants can be up to five times higher inside a home than outside. Learning that I could control the air quality in my home, by simply making sure my air conditioner filters are cleaned and changed often enough, along with making sure the heating and cooling systems are installed correctly, was a big relief, especially knowing that the air quality raises health worries more commonly in children, the elderly and illness prone individuals. My daughter's health is a major concern of mine. Therefore, I kept researching, and was deeply disturbed by the statistics. It is a fact, that poor air quality in your home could cause allergies, asthma, seasonal effective disorders, and even several types of cancer. Finding all this out, left me beside myself, but I was at ease, when I kept reading the benefits to Steel Kit Homes. The energy efficiency of kit homes surpasses that of other homes by far. Yes, it is true; steel is a high conductor of heat. However, the strength of steel allows the beams to be closer together, instead of further apart as with wood beams used for homes like mine. This meaning, it cuts down on the air intake seeping into your home.
Not only do Steel Kit Homes provide healthier indoor air quality, but they also cut down on those high energy bills, as I mentioned before. I would much rather spend my hard earned money taking my daughter to an amusement park, then pay those ridiculously high energy costs. Living an energy efficiency lifestyle means saving money. Now that I have done my research, there is no doubt that I will indeed be purchasing a Steel Kit Home, and if you are looking for a healthier way of living, then I suggest you check into it also.
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