energy efficiency Archive
Fireplace – emits the cozy Fireplace gives warmth during winter. It is used in countries and places where the winter is very cold and harsh. Traditionally hearth or fireplace is the central heating feature of any household during colder climate. Fireplace is generally used …
Shade trees – is it really worth it? Is that huge shade tree in your yard worth the shade, or is it a maintenance problem. That huge shade tree that blocks the sun off your house can be good for keeping your heating or …
Kitchen Heating In every kitchen there is a problem if the room temperature or the water temperature is below comfort level. Kitchen heating is thus essential to every home. Kitchen heating focuses on how best to make your kitchen a more comfortable and …
Spray Foam Insulation – Do it yourself and save a ton Spray foam insulation can seal the home from air or moisture intrusion. Spray foam insulation can save on costly utility bills and at the same time protect the health of the family from dangerous …
Heating Vent Covers Heating ventilation and air conditioner ducts have holes in the floors, walls or ceilings to allow heated or cold air to pass from the ductwork to the interior of the building. For safety and decorative reasons vent covers are placed …
Exterior Lighting – make outdoors lightable Introduction When talking about exterior lighting, the one name that comes to the mind is that of the All Weather Lighting. They are experts in garden lighting & outdoor lighting for the exterior environment. A well-conceived lighting …
Steel Building Insulation – super strong, but not the best for indoor comfort Steel buildings are among the strongest and most durable structures largely because of the remarkable properties of steel material. Like most metals, steel is a very good conductor of heat. In …
Chimney Inner Insulation Layer – unseen safety Chimneys are responsible for taking the products of combustion away from the interiors of the house. The chimney inner insulation layer in a chimney protects the insides of the chimney. A faulty chimney inner insulation layer …
Window Specification Guidelines There are three sources of guidance to help in the the window specification guidelines. These should be used after considering the passive solar features that will be included in the house and the impact these have on the window specification …
Wall Insulation – maintain comfortable temps inside Wall Insulation of a house is important because it will help keep the cold or the heat outside and help maintain a constant temperature in the house. A lot of money on utility bills for heating and cooling …