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Energy efficient doors will significantly reduce energy bills by cutting down the expenses involved in keeping the room interior hot or cool. These doors have the capability of heat retention and allowing controlled sunlight inside the room. The glass panels constituting the doors bestow the door with energy efficient characteristics. The doors’ efficiency also depends on their ability to prevent seepage of air through or around them.

The energy performance ratings of the door should be checked with the manufacturer to judge their suitability for the design of your home and the prevailing climatic conditions. The energy performance varies depending on the location where the door is to be installed like the front or back of home. These doors customarily have a steel cover encompassing polyurethane foam insulation. A magnetic strip resembling that used for freezer doors make the weather stripping. The energy efficient doors are contemporary and lend a sophisticated look to the room.

>Green home construction is a relatively new term in the home construction scenario where the homes are constructed to protect the environment. The green home construction follows LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) specifications.

The green home construction depends on the following:

Using original construction materials for building that are environment friendly. This causes least harm to the trees and the nature.

Site is selected near the existing consumer facilities like school; market etc so that less energy and fuel are consumed in transportation.

The buildings are constructed to get more sunlight and fresh air so as to conserve the electricity that otherwise would be needed for lightening and air-conditioning.

The water is conserved by using rain water harvesting and having smaller lawns.

Recyclable and recycled materials for building construction are used.

The houses are well insulated to prevent the energy loss.

Solar panels are used for heating and providing lighting solutions.

Soy based building materials for insulation can be used to make the homes more environment-friendly.