Choosing windows/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

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...windows(the ones that open) can work in several ways . Casement and awningwindowswind open with a hand crank, s liders slide open sidesways, single and double hungwindowsopen by sliding vertically. Single hungwindowsonly slide up from the bottom , double hung means both sashes move, allowing you to slide them ...

...Windows, how to fitwindowscorrectly to avoid air or water leaks Watch more Green Building videos here The Edelweiss LEED Platinum V4 Demo House has been oriented towards the south to increase passive heat gain and reduce energy demand during operation.Choosinghigher qualitywindowson all sides of your home w...

...windows: positionwindowstowards the center of the rough opening rather than installing them flush to the outside.Windowsthat are installed at the exterior point of openings have a lot more thermal bridging around the frames.Windowsin the centre of the opening reduce the risk of condensation by keeping window peri...

...windows，这样的例子不胜枚举。我们被这些东西包围了。那么我们能做什么呢?慢慢地，但一定要把它从你的生活中抹去。Here are some alternatives: Glass shower doorsChoosinghealthy and durable flooring materialsChoosinggreen kitchen countertops Wood or metal siding for exterior cladding...

...Choosingthe rightwindows: Another case of balancing your thermal envelope is in terms of window quality . Having an extremely well-insulated wall is great, but if you blew the budget on insulation and had to put in low-qualitywindows, they become the weak link in the chain and you can effectively undo all your own...

...windows(2x more efficient than ENERGY STAR® double glazing) A double layer of low-emissivity window film selected for maximum insulating value (R6) Thermal and acoustic comfort (triple-panewindows透射的声音比双层玻璃小)。Chosen Triple-Glazed Window Brand: Elite doors andwindowsLow-mainten...

...windowsand doors , replacing old inefficient doors andwindows, install electronic thermostats and dimmer switches, install water-reducing and dual flush toilets (see our data sheet), choose ENERGY STAR certified appliances, these upgrades will offer a net savings by reducing your monthly bills. Using low or zero VO...

...choosinga stove for a sustainable lifestyle and for the minimum environmental impact. Whenchoosinga stove or fireplace, below is an example of some of the numbers that you will need to look at, their value lies mostly in being able to compare one wood burning stove against another: Maximum output capacity with...

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