Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation Re: Heat reduction treatments for windows 13Jan 10, 2011 4:44 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Heat reduction treatments for windows 15Jan 11, 2011 7:59 am cleo, As dymonite has mentioned, you need to stop direct sunlight hitting your windows in the first place. You see a lot of units these days with sliding shutters, if you know wjhat I mean. These can be pushed aside to let in light and views and closed to stop direct sunlight getting in. As far as the body corporate goes, you need to emphasize to them that these days the building needs to be more environmentally friendly. If the body corporate won't oblige, go over their heads. Energy saving has got to come ahead of making every unit in the block look the same. There are some very nice looking external shutters. Get others on the west side to vote for all west units to get them. Cheers, Casa Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Upgrading your windows to soundproof ones, like triple-glazed, can make a significant difference. While changing window… 4 11656 There may be answers here but can't find anything. I have a closed in veranda, four windows. North facing, just had sunblock blinds installed. A bit cooler (actually… 0 2978 There is evidence of water on the head reveals. That could have happened during the build, or may be happening currently. There are water stains above a couple of windows… 2 3830 |