Exterior siding should be low maintenance, extremely durable, good looking and safe. Vinyl was once thought to be a good choice, but tops out only in the cost category. Fiber cement and metal are usually better options when it comes to sustainable siding choices.
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Hardishingle SidingHardishingle siding has the same warm, authentic look as cedar shingles, yet it doesn't rot, crack |
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Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) work using the same premise as any heat pump. Heat pumps transfer heat from one zone to another and most achieve efficiency factors (EF) of 2 to 3. Heat pumps gain their efficiency by using electricity to move heat versus using the electricity to create it.
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