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Metal Roofing Tax Rebate for 2013

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 includes a renewal of the tax credit for reflective metal roofing for 2013.  As stated by the Energy Star website the tax credit includes 10% of the material cost up to $500 for products installed before  December 31, 2013. To qualify you the metal roof must be for an existing home & your principal residence. In addition, if you used your Energy Star tax credit in 2010, 2011 or 2012 you are no longer eligible.

Why does Metal Roofing Qualify for a Tax Credit?

Qualified metal roof products reflect more of the sun’s rays, which can lower roof surface temperature by up to 100F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into your home. For standing seam metal roofs in PA, NJ and DE we install over 35 “cool coated” colors that qualify for the Energy Star Tax Rebate for Metal Roofing. To receive the full $500 you would need to install roughly 1400 square feet or more depending on the material costs in your region.

Why Install an Energy Efficient Metal Roof?

More and more, homeowners are seeking out energy-saving building materials for their renovations and new homes, products that not only secure and improve structures but also provide long-term cost-cutting on energy bills while promoting environmental and economic sustainability in the greater community. Among the array of possible upgrades, “cool metal roofing” easily answers this consumer demand offering a solid, attractive roofing solution available in multiple colors, textures, and profiles, for steep-slope and low-slope applications, that can save your household up to 40% of its annual energy costs, depending on your geographical region.

How to Get a Metal Roof Estimate?

To properly install metal roofing, you need a company with the right expertise and equipment to properly install the metal roof. That’s why Global Home Improvement offers our craftsman-like services to homeowners in PA, NJ, DE, MD and NY looking for an energy saving and cost effective metal roof. For your free estimate visit us online at GlobalHomeInc.com or call 888-234-2929 for your free consultation.

There’s good news, bad news and some overall positive news for Metal Roofing Customers in 2011 who are looking to qualify for the Energy Star Tax Credit.

The Good News first:
Legislation extends the 25C heating and cooling equipment and building envelope tax incentives for another year!

The Bad News:
At Reduced levels! The new bill extends eligibility to the end of 2011, but reduces the incentive to the original 10% up to $500 from the originally amount of 30% up to $ 1,500.

The Positive News:
Metal Roofing is still one of the most energy efficient home improvements you can install on your home. And although the tax credit has decreased, energy prices are still going up which means installing a metal roof now can save you even more money in the short and long term. “Cool” Metal Roofing uses infrared pigments in the paint coating to reflect the sun’s radiation reducing roof surface temperatures by up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit! In addition, because metal roofing is much less bulky than asphalt shingles, it doesnt hold heat as long, saving you 1-2 hours each night from running your AC in the summer.

In addition, metal roofing is still the most versatile roof system on the planet with the ability to integrate with thin film solar roofing, solar thermal and hot water, reflective attic barrier above decking as well as enkamat synthetic mesh spacer for added insulation.

To find out more call 888-234-2929 in PA, NJ, DE and MD!

Philadelphia homeowners have a lot of choices when it comes to replacement windows but at Global Home Improvement we go with the most durable and best choice; Marvin Fiberglass Windows!

What makes Infinity Fiberglass Windows the best window? That’s easy…It all comes down to Marvin’s to 5 Point Proof!

1. Energy Efficiency of Fiberglass: Infinity Windows meet the $1500 ENERGY STAR Tax Credit guidelines in all Philadelphia and New Jersey regions and have a low .30 U-value with Low E II glass in addition to a .19 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Compared to aluminum clad wood windows, such as Pelle, the fiberglass is a much better insulator and conducts up to 500x less heat than aluminum!
2. Superior Durability of Ultrex: Ultrex fiberglass is 8x stronger than vinyl, 3.5x stronger than wood/vinyl composites and 3x stronger than wood. Ultrex fiberglass also has a very low thermal expansion rate, which keeps the window stable and weathertight. Vinyl expands at over 7x the rate of Ultrex.
3. Appearance and Elegant Design: Inifinty comes in a wide array of interior and exterior colors as well as an Everwood interior option with the look and feel of real wood! The Infinity Fiberglass Replacement Window is easily priced for the different options including brass hardware, hi transparency screens and simulated divided light screens. One look at this window and you will notice the difference compared to unsightly vinyl!
4. Professional Installation: Another unique selling point for Infinity by Marvin Windows in Philadelphia are the fact that they are exclusively installed by hand-picked contractors such as Global Home Improvement!

1. The Best Value In Windows: Infinity Fiberglass Replacement Windows Philadelphia offers superior performance, materials, appearance, design, reliability and expertise at a competitive price. Other brands can’t offer all of these features at ANY price!

For more information call 888-234-2929 and speak to a Philadelphia and New Jersey Fiberglass Replacement Window installation specialist!

Are you planning to remodel your home or simply opting for quick home improvement measures? If yes, you can’t think to miss out on replacement windows, which are surely a must have for every household. It’s a well known fact that replacement windows help augment the look and visual appeal of the home to a great extent. With the varied range of materials like wood, aluminum and vinyl that these windows are available in, you have plenty of options to choose from.

While all of us are well aware of the beautifying effects of the replacement windows, very few are aware of the fact that replacement windows come with energy ratings as well. This simply means that you can cut down on your regular usage of energy to a great extent with their help. Let’s know more about how installing replacement windows can prove beneficial for your pocket and energy consumption.

In comparison to regular windows, replacement windows ensure that the home remains cooler during summer months. Most of the replacement windows come equipped with glazed coatings. Such coating help reflects back the scorching summer heat that falls on window panes. In this manner your home remains a lot cooler, preventing you from relying on the air conditioning systems for bringing down temperature in your home. This in turn saves electricity consumption to a great extent.

Replacement windows also help maintain an ideal temperature in the home during the winter months as well. These windows help in insulation and thereby prevent the inner warmth of the house from escaping out. These futuristic windows reduce your dependence on the heating systems that you install in your home to keep it warm and comfy. Here too these technologically advanced windows help prevent unnecessary usage of energy. Even the window frames of the vinyl and wooden replacement windows offer the advantage of energy saving. They help prevent any leakage of heat outside the home, helping in order to maintain ideal insulation in the home.

The market is flooded with several brands that are renowned for offering energy efficient replacement windows. Simply choose your pick as per your needs and requirement. If confused as to which one to go for, you can seek advice of professional companies that deal with replacement windows in South Jersey, Montgomery and many more. Get in touch with the nearest roofing company to get them installed in an appropriate manner. Roofing contractors in Bucks County can also prove to be of considerable help to the interested buyer.

Going by the abovementioned information, it is abundantly clear that replacement windows are a one-time investment. While purchasing them might pinch you a little in the beginning, it will worth the purchase in the long run.

So, if you wish to enhance the style quotient of your house, all the while ensuring that you save on energy and your electricity bill, it makes sense to go in for replacement windows pronto.

As of now the 2009 and 2010 stimulus act for energy star home improvements is set to expire on December 31st, 2010. With that goes the $1500 federal tax credit that many homeowner’s have been hoping to get! (and still can if you visit Global Home’s Tax Credit Page)

But what about the future? Is this tax credit really going to expire for good or will it be extended and possibly even increase in 2011 and 2012?!?

Well, at Green is Global we may not have the exact answer but we have some very good insight:

Earlier this year the House passed, a measure to create a similar tax credit that would be $3,000, that has been called “Cash for Caulkers.” Currently, the bill is sitting in the Senate.

The bill was formally called Home Star.  Home Star would employ a two-tiered structure for energy-efficiency rebates. Its Silver Star program tier would provide up to $3,000 per home in prescriptive rebates for straightforward home upgrades, including insulation; efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units; new windows; and other measures. The Gold Star program tier would offer $3,000 rebates for more comprehensive energy retrofits achieving at least 20% energy savings, with rebates increasing up to $8,000 per home for retrofits achieving 45% energy savings. Quality assurance inspectors would visit 10% to 15% of both Silver and Gold Star participating homes to ensure measures are properly installed. H.R. 5019 authorizes $6 billion in funding for the program (for FY10 and 11).

So, although there is no guarantee that there will be a federal tax credit, there is certainly hope!

Take the Challenge for Philadelphia Triple Pane Vinyl Replacement Windows

….the most energy efficient vinyl window in the Philadelphia Area!!!

Here at Greenisglobal.net, we focus on energy efficient home improvements like replacement windows and metal roofing.  One of the most effective ways to make your home more energy efficient is to install the Challenger Series triple pane vinyl window.  The Challenger has three panes of glass to increase your home’s energy efficiency, while competitors’ windows only have two panes.

The Challenger Series Window offers triple pane glass; all which have low-emittance coatings, that keep your home at the temperature you desire.  Low-emittance (low-e) coatings are important because they lower the amount of heat transferred through the window by reflecting more UV rays.

Between the three panes of glass there are two chambers filled with Krypton gas. These dual chambers of gas serve as added barriers to keep the thermal energy produced in your home– where it belongs!!!

All of these features combine to give the Challenger triple pane replacement window a market leading U-factor of 0.19, exceeding the ENERGY STAR minimum of .30. The Challenger Series also has a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.24, which is outstanding!

These windows qualify for up to $1,500 in ENERGY STAR tax credits…and Global Home Improvement will match your tax credits, for up to $3,000 in savings!!!!!!

To receive information or a free estimate in the Philadelphia region on triple pane vinyl windows—call 888-234-2929

While there are endless benefits to installing a new metal roof, one main benefit is the tax rebate of $1500.  The 2009 Stimulus Package provides substantial tax credits and tax rebates to homeowners who make energy efficient upgrades to their home, and has been extended through 2010!!!!

All 35 colors of our standing seam metal roofing are ENERGY STAR rated, which makes the roof eligible for the federal tax credits.  The tax credit expires on December 31, 2010 and includes 30% of the projects material costs, up to $1500. While all of our standing seam metal roofs are eligible for the tax rebate, there is only a limited selection of shingle roofs on the ENERGY STAR list.  You should choose reflective roofing during the building design process, and also when you are looking to replace your current roof as a substitute for asphalt shingles.

Qualified roofing systems reflect more of the sun’s rays, which can lower the roof surface by up to 100 F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred to your home. Cool metal roofing not only looks great and lasts for decades, but standing seam metal roofing has the ability to lower your annual energy costs by up to 40%!!! You home can have significant savings because Americans spend about $40 billion annually to air condition buildings.

*Check out this Bonus 1500 Tax Fact: Detached garages, barns and other structures on your property also are eligible for the tax rebate! The law states that products are covered if “such component is installed in or on a dwelling unit located in the United States…”

Detached structures may be considered part of the “dwelling unit” if you use them as part of your living space, for example, as a workshop, or an extra bedroom.

Also install now and Global Home Improvement will also match your tax credits dollar for dollar, giving you a total savings of up to $3,000.

Don’t hesitate, call Global Home today for a free no obligation estimate on metal roofing and to learn more about tax credits today!!!!

DSIRE Solar is a comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that promote solar technologies. This comprehensive database provides all the tax code and new laws enacted as it relates to your solar rebate!

Here is an excerpt of the New Jersey Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems

Five months into the federal stimulus program, Pennsylvania is lagging behind its neighbor New Jersey and other states in preparing for a deluge of money to do energy-saving home improvements…

The state has received about $25 million of $253 million it expects to get over three years for the massive expansion of its Weatherization Assistance Program, which dates to the ’70s.

$1500 in tax credits per household are available for improving your homes energy efficiency. This includes improvements for:

-Replacement Windows
-Insulated Siding
-Cool Metal Roofing

-HVAC
-Water Heaters (non-solar)
-Biomass Stoves

Tax credits are available at 30% (both federal and state) of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 for:

*Geothermal Heat Pumps
*Solar Panels
*Solar Water Heaters
*Small Wind Energy Systems
*Fuel Cells

Call Global Home Improvement at 215-953-5151 for additional information.