Insulation
Exposed Ducting and Energy Savings
There is a new trend where duct-work that used to be hidden away in the crawlspace in between the roof and the ceiling is exposed to save on energy. What ever the hell gave us that idea? Well, as it turns out, these duct-work that carries heated/cooled air through he house is one source of [...]
Tags: Cooling, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation
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Insulation = Energy Savings (Part 2)
The doors and jamb may not be able to hold the weight of a two paned door or window so other solutions must be found. Draperies and curtains that have some insulating ability like those made of thick materials such as wool or similar materials can add insulation keeping cold air in and the warm [...]
Tags: doors, Insulation, reflective films, windows
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Insulation = Energy Savings (Part 1)
A well insulated house has high energy efficiency for all the energy used in heating and cooling is maintained indoors where it should be and not out into the environment. Sadly no home is perfectly insulated and even the most high tech homes have some inefficiency in terms of insulation. The work that is needed [...]
Tags: Cooling, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation
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