Installing new door may earn you tax credit

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Installing new door may earn you tax credit

Making an energy efficient upgrade to your home won’t just save you money on utilities, it could also earn you a tax credit. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, approved on January 1st of this year, says that homeowners who made some type of energy efficient upgrade in 2012 or who plan to do so in 2013 can receive a federal tax credit for up to 10 percent of the cost of the upgrade.

Energy Star doors qualify for tax credit

If you didn’t make some type of upgrade in 2012, plan now to make one in 2013. One upgrade you might consider would be switching out your old front door for a new Energy Star qualified fiberglass door. The tax credit for a qualified door can be up to $500. Derek Fielding, senior product manager for Therma-Tru Corp, a manufacturer of fiberglass doors, said, "Fiberglass doors are some of the most energy efficient doors available in the marketplace today. Compared to a solid wood door, a fiberglass door has four times more energy efficient value."

Front doors impact curb appeal

And the benefits of a new door don’t stop there. Front doors can add or detract significantly from a home’s curb appeal, thus making a sizeable impact on the overall value of the home. Fielding explained that the front door isn’t the only one that could qualify you for a tax credit, however. Actually, "the really good news about this tax credit is that it qualifies for both replacement doors on a principle residence and for the installation of a new door in the home where there previously wasn’t an opening." This means that if you’re planning an addition to your home, getting an Energy Star door for the new section would qualify you for tax credit.

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Source: http://www.homeimprovementtime.com/consumer/release_view.asp?ID=1170

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Step 1
HOW TO MEASURE

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Floor to top of Fintube | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 1: Floor to top of Wall plate

Measure the height from the floor to the top of the metal wall plate.

Follow our guide for baseboard heater cover measurement:

Any baseboard larger than 7 3/8" (188 mm) will be compatible with our standard cover.

Any measurement greater than 9 3/8" (238 mm) will fit our tall cover.

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Step 2: Bottom of Fintube to Top of Wall Plate

Measure from the bottom of the finned tube heating element to the top of the metal wall plate,

A measurement of 5 1/2" to 6 3/4" (140 mm – 172 mm) will fit our standard cover.

A measurement of 7 1/2" to 8 3/4" (191 mm – 222 mm) will fit our tall cover.

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Step 3: Back Wall to Front of Fintube

Measure the distance from the wall or the metal wall plate attached to the wall, to the outside of the finned tube heating element.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our

standard cover.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our tall cover.

Step 2
DETERMINE IF BRACKETS ARE NECESSARY

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Wall Widget

EZ Snap™ Wall Widgets are used when your old or existing wall back plate has been removed or if you have to hang your new cover 1 inch or higher to bring them up to a height that will fit our installation guidelines. Just measure your overall desired height, subtract 1", drill a hole, preferably in a stud and attach it to the wall with the included screw.

Floor Fidgets

EZ Snap™ Floor Fidgets easily raise your new covers ¾ inch to compensate for any ¾ inch floor (wood, tile, or other) that has been installed any time since your baseboard heater was originally installed. May be used for any reason when the overall height has been shortened and the total height is less than 7-½ inches for standard height or 9-½ inches for the TALL height EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Covers. Just use the self-tapping screws to secure them to the top of your existing wallplate.

Wall Contraptions

EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions are used when your wall back plate has been completely removed. EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions receives your EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Cover and keeps your aluminum fin tube from sagging. These completely replace your wall back plate. To install, slide up from the bottom and make sure the top is at your desired height. Screw to the wall, then bend the front finger up to hold the fin tube in place.

Step 3

HOW TO MEASURE LENGTH

Based on how your heater is configured,

choose an option below to expand and view

specific hot water baseboard heater measurement templates.

[+] Option 1: Straight Heater Configuration

[+] Option 2: L-Shape and U-Shape Configuration

[+] Option 3: 45 Degrees, Z-Shape Configuration

Congratulations!

Now that you’ve learned how to measure baseboard heaters,

you’re ready to order.

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Installing new door may earn you tax credit