HISTORIC ALBANY FOUNDATION
By COLIN McDONALD, staff writer
First published: Friday, February 24, 2006
ALBANY -- Many homes built before World War II incorporated basic design principles, such as the placement of windows, that help keep the structures cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Unfortunately, said Erin Tobin Bearden, director of preservation services for Historic Albany Foundation, homeowners often replace the windows, making the false assumption they are improving the efficiency of their homes.
"There is a big marketing campaign going on right now for replacing windows," Bearden said. "But the heat insulating value of wood windows with storm windows is the same as, if not better, than new windows."
On Saturday, Historic Albany Foundation will conduct a workshop to educate homeowners about energy-saving efficiencies built into older homes.
Guest speaker Steven Rocklin, assistant director for energy services at the state Department of State, encourages homeowners too look to their roofs and attics.
He will also discuss how to apply for up to $500 in tax credits to offset the cost of the improvements.
The workshop will be held at the foundation's architectural parts warehouse at 89 Lexington Ave. from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is required, and the cost is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. For information and registration call 465-0876, Ext. 10, or go to http://www.historic-albany.org.| Historic Albany
Foundation 472 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208 Phone: 518/465-0876 Fax: 518/463-2704 www.historic-albany.org |
Architectural
Parts Warehouse 89 Lexington Avenue Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 518/465-2987 |