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ENERGY EFFICIENT HVAC OPTIONS

9/12/2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that the energy used in the average house is responsible for twice as many greenhouse gas emissions as the average car and as much as half the energy in your home goes to heating and cooling.

If your HVAC equipment is more than 10 years old or is not heating or cooling your home or office effectively, it should be evaluated for possible maintenance or replacement. Many times changing the filters and general maintenance can improve the efficiency and life of your equipment. Other times a system upgrade may be necessary and each year major improvements are made to increase the efficiency of the equipment. Newer equipment has a much higher SEER rating and comes with Energy Star qualification.

Programmable thermostats can help with managing the temperature of your home or office for set periods of time throughout the week which can save hundreds of dollars in annual energy costs. Properly sealing the trunk, duct and flex lines that supply conditioned air can improve the efficiency of your system by as much as 20%.

Miter Contracting offers full professional HVAC service on all sizes and models of equipment and systems. Contact a team member to set an appointment for a system evaluation or general check up.

ENERGY EFFICIENT PLUMBING OPTIONS

9/12/2016

Plumbing fittings, fixtures and piping can’t be individually LEED certified but they can contribute to the credits necessary to achieve the building certification. Even if the goal isn’t to reach “LEED” certified status, making a few modifications to your home or office can make drastic improvements to your water conservation efforts.

There are literally hundreds of options when it comes to fixtures and fittings that can help with water conservation. Aerators, insulated piping, electronic faucets and toilets, pre-rinse spray valves and energy efficient water heaters are just a few product lines that have made huge recent improvements in efficiency.

Contact a team member at Miter Contracting to schedule an appointment to have your home or business evaluated for water efficiency improvement options.

ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS & DOORS

9/12/2016

Energy efficient windows, doors and skylights can help lower a home’s heating, cooling and lighting costs. Miter Contracting can offer selections of new windows and doors that meet the current Energy Star® rating. New windows with insulated Low-E glass and high performance weather stripping can make a significant difference in your monthly energy costs. Some windows come with the option for argon gas between the panes in place of oxygen increasing the insulation levels and reducing the heat transmission.

ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING

9/12/2016

Switching to energy efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. Timers, dusk to dawn and motion sensors save you even more by reducing the amount of time lights are on but not being used.

There are many choices in energy efficient lighting. The most popular light bulbs available are halogen incandescents, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s) and light emitting diodes (LED’s). These bulbs are typically more expensive on the front end but over their lifetime they save you money because they use less electricity.

Beginning in 2012, the common light bulbs we use will be required to be about 25% more energy efficient to meet the new efficiency standards of the bipartisan Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007). The Federal Trade Commission is also requiring a new label on light bulb packaging to help consumers easily compare energy efficient light bulbs. The new labels will make it easier to buy bulbs based on how much light they provide instead of how much energy, or watts, they use.

Miter Contracting can assist you in putting an energy efficient lighting plan together that starts saving you money immediately. Contact a team member today to set a time for an interior and exterior lighting analysis of your home or business

ENERGY EFFICIENT INSULATION

9/12/2016

Enticed by utility company incentives, owners of existing homes are looking to re-insulate as a way to boost home comfort and increase energy efficiency.

Miter Contracting offers different types of professional insulating services. For maximum energy efficiency we recommend at least 18” of insulation for attic floors which can be installed as a batt/roll or blown as loosefill. Both styles can be installed over existing insulation or installed during new construction.

Proper attic cross venting is instrumental in keeping your attic cool in the summer. A well ventilated attic has soffit and ridge vents which allow fresh air to flow in through the soffit and out through the ridge removing excess heat and unwanted moisture.

Miter Contracting uses top of the line insulating products from Owens Corning.
Some situations will lend opportunity to additional insulating options. Please call
us to set a time for one of our team members to come out to inspect the
insulation levels of your home or office.

ENERGY EFFICIENT OPTIONS

9/12/2016

As environmental concerns and energy costs continue to rise, so does the need for water and energy conservation among households and businesses. The federal government through the Department of Energy will continue to support and promote energy-efficient products and systems. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the Energy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) are two major energy initiatives that exist today.

Your home or office uses energy every day, all day long. It uses energy to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It uses energy to provide you with light when you need it, and to heat your water. It also uses energy to run all of your appliances and electronics.

There are several ways Miter Contracting can assist you to create better energy efficiency in your home or office.

ENERGY STAR Appliances: By replacing outdated major appliances, and upgrading to a more efficient model, you may see a noticeable difference on your utility bills.

Tax Rebates: http://www.energysavers.gov/financial/70010.html

CAPITAL & TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

9/12/2016

Miter Contracting will consult with business owners on capital improvements. Whether the project entails simple painting and parking lot sealing or complete modernization and rehabilitation projects, Miter Contracting has the background and resources to successfully complete the project.

Leasehold improvements are alterations to a building which are made by a tenant to make the space more usable. Leasehold improvements are also sometimes referred to as “build-outs,” and depending on the nature of the improvement, it may be considered the property of the tenant, or the property of the owner.

Some examples of leasehold improvements include:

Painting
Installing retail counters
Partitioning
Replacing flooring
Building dressing rooms
Parking Lot improvements

Some examples of capital projects include:

Seismic Retrofits
HVAC Modernization/Upgrade
Roofing
ADA Upgrades
Asbestos Abatement
Parking Lot improvements
LEED renovations
Electrical Renovations
Elevator Modernization
Complete Building Renovations

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT

9/12/2016

Miter Contracting is a residential construction and general contractor company specializing in services such as build outs, interior remodeling, additions, renovations, roofing and more. We are experienced in working with clients to help take their home remodeling and home improvement dreams and turn them into reality.
Our projects have a 96% on-time completion record.

Miter Contracting guarantees:

On-schedule completion
Cost-effective process form beginning to end
Final product exceeds expectations
Honesty, integrity and value

It would be our pleasure to have the opportunity to serve all of your residential needs.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

9/12/2016

Finding the right contractor to perform quality and reliable work can be trying and time-consuming.

From large office build-outs to small custom spaces, Miter Contracting can fulfill your contracting needs.

We can provide full service contracting from bid through completion.

Interior build-out of tenant spaces
Remodel of existing buildings
Site development
Free estimates
Honesty
Constant communication
Experienced and personable craftsmen
Our goal - exceeding your expectations

INSURANCE RESTORATION

9/12/2016

STORM DAMAGE / TREE REMOVAL

FIRE / SMOKE DAMAGE

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miter contracting

Miter Contracting is an Atlanta based commercial and residential general contractor servicing all of north Georgia. We are an experienced and quality minded company focused on providing quality craftsmanship and timely service for all types of contracting and construction.

From fire, flood and storm damage restoration to small or large residential projects, commercial building maintenance, interior build outs, capital improvements or energy efficiency recommendations, our experienced team will provide quality work at competitive rates.

We focus a lot of attention on communication between our staff and our clients. We feel that consistent real time updates minimize frustrations and help keep projects on course. At times construction management can be challenging based on the intricate moving parts of many projects. Open communication ensures that the smallest details get addressed right the first time.

miter contracting blog

ENERGY EFFICIENT HVAC OPTIONS

ENERGY EFFICIENT PLUMBING OPTIONS

ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS & DOORS

ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING

ENERGY EFFICIENT INSULATION

ENERGY EFFICIENT OPTIONS

CAPITAL & TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

INSURANCE RESTORATION

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