Wednesday, September 25, 2013

WE LOVE TREES and Here's another reason why . . .

Years ago, Gary and I selected a symbol that represented our company. You know, something that relates to our core values in a single piece of art or graphic. A TREE it had to be. Strength, endurance, long-lasting, established roots, etc. That is where "Planting Lifetime Relationships Rooted in Real Estate Results" originated. So here are some interesting facts about trees:

Trees Improve Energy Efficiency
Mature trees add "curb appeal" to a property and can make a home more energy efficient. Planted at the edges of a building, a tree's broad canopy of leaves softens the hard lines of architecture and offers shade. Trees absorb light reflected from the roof and decrease the air temperature surrounding your home through evaporation of moisture.

The positioning of trees and shrubs around your home has a significant effect on how much you'll be paying to heat and cool your house each month. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, even one strategically placed tree can reduce your heating and cooling bill up to 25 percent. In general, deciduous trees planted on the south and west sides of the house keep the home cool during the summer and allow low-angle sun into the home during the winter. If you live on a windy hill or coastal bluff, planting evergreen trees or shrubs on the north and west sides of your structure will help protect your home from winter gusts and storms.

Consult your landscape designer for advice about your particular property.
Read this online and get more information:
Trees Improve Energy Efficiency


HAVE A GREAT DAY AND IT IS FALL -- WONDERFUL TIME TO PLANT A TREE!!!

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