Tax Credits for Insulation Addition

Have you been putting off re-siding your house and adding additional insulation? It pays you to act before the end of 2011 so that you qualify for the up to $500 federal energy tax credit. What's more: new insulation and new siding will mean lower energy bills this winter. How can you lose?

Insulation and the Federal Energy Tax Credit

Although the cost of siding and installation is not included in the federal energy tax credit, the 2011 program DOES cover 10 percent of the cost of the insulation (not counting installation) up to $500 maximum if you purchase a qualifying product by December 31, 2011. This insulation must be added to an existing, owner-occupied residence, not a rental property or a newly constructed home. You can also add insulation to a new addition to your home and still qualify for the credit.

What Qualifies for the Tax Credit?

When re-siding a home, many homeowners take that opportunity to add additional insulation, always a good idea in the chilly northeast.  Among the products that qualify for the tax credit are batts, rolls, blow-in fibers, rigid boards, expanding spray and pour-in-place insulation. Sealing products such as weather stripping, caulk and house wrap also are covered under the tax credit program.

The Federal Energy Tax Credit and Berkeley Exteriors

If you're having trouble figuring out where to start with your insulation and re-siding project, let Berkeley Exteriors help you make sense of all of the regulations and details of the Federal Energy Tax credit program. We have nearly 20 years experience working with windows, doors, siding and roofing materials and are very well versed on the ins and outs of the current federal energy tax credits. We're a locally-owned, locally-managed company, not a seasonal contractor, and we think our excellent customer service is the reason nearly 75 percent of our business comes via referrals from satisfied homeowners like you.

If you're thinking about adding insulation to your home, now is the time. You only have until December 31, 2011 to qualify for a tax credit. Give us a call at 203 877-4373 today to schedule a free consultation.