energy efficiency Archive
Cork Insulation Tape – protect those pipes Cork insulation tape is an insulation product formulated to be used on pipes, fittings, tubes and such other areas where conventional insulation materials may not be used effectively. With almost the same properties of insulation as …
Do It Yourself Solar There are many manufacturers offering good quality and easy to build, do it yourself Solar Panel Kits, which come with all the necessary equipment for assembling the structure and putting it to use. These extend to Silicon Solar Cells and …
Home Lighting – light of your life Home Lighting refers to the devices or techniques used for illumination. Usually referring to artificial light sources such as lamps or other devices. Home lighting can be natural or artificial. Natural indoor lighting is by windows …
High Intensity Discharge Lighting – Lighter, Brighter, Whiter High intensity discharge lighting for whiter and brighter light High intensity discharge lighting is not made up of a filament but there is a capsule of gas and the light evolves through the gas with the …
House Insulation – help save energy House insulation improves the energy efficiency of appliances in the house and also helps cut down on utility bills. There are many options available among insulation materials and the techniques used for insulation. Also, different areas in …
Air Sealing Checklist – step-by-step to seal your home Before Drywall air sealing checklist Seal bottom plate of exterior walls with caulk or gasket; seal inside edge with caulk after walls are up. Seal band joist with caulk, spray foam, or gasketing between top plate and …
Lighting Control – Control the mood with lighting Introduction Today, when even the smallest capital expense requires approval from the top, electricity is an easy place to cut costs. New lighting control technologies help you light the workplace appropriately and save money along the …
Solar Pool Heating – Energy of the Sun A quick dip in the pool after work or a poolside gathering with family and friends is possible during winter if a solar heater is installed in the pool. Solar pool heating system heats up …
Sound Proofing the interior or your house is it worth it? Do you wake up the kids with the TV, well its time to think about sound proofing. You have heard about sound proofing the outside of your home. Have you thought about …
Radiant Floor Heating – underfoot warmth Two thousand years ago the Romans used the radiant under-floor heating and even today it is the most popular form of central heating in Europe. It is now spreading gradually in North America and rest of the …