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Passive solar design, Passive solar heating, Passive solar cooling, Passive solar architecture, Passive solar benefits, Passive solar principles, Orientation for passive solar, Sun angles, Solar heat gain, Thermal mass, Direct gain, Indirect gain, Isolated gain, Shading strategies, Overhangs, Awnings, Deciduous trees, Reflective…
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5 discussionsComparing window insulation: double vs triple glazing
I’m trying to decide between double and triple glazed windows for a home reno, and I keep reading about how the “heat loss rate” (that U number thing)…
Struggling to understand window insulation ratings and it's driving me nuts
So I'm in the middle of trying to pick out new windows for my place, and honestly, the whole insulation rating thing is kinda making my head spin.…
Window Tinting and Heat Control - Worth the Hype?
Thinking about getting some window films installed to keep the house cooler in summer, but I'm kinda lost with all the technical jargon. Anyone tried this? Does it…
SHADE STRUCTURES: DID YOU KNOW THEY DATE BACK TO ANCIENT TIMES?
Randomly stumbled across this today - apparently those canvas shade things we put over patios and windows actually date back to ancient Egypt and Rome. Kinda wild imagining…
Are new windows really worth the hype?
I've been noticing lately that my heating bills are getting kinda ridiculous, and someone brought up that replacing old windows with those newer energy-saving types could cut down…
