Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 Feb 01, 2004 6:56 pm Up to 30% of total heat loss from a home occurs through uncovered windows. Close-fitting, heavy drapes or blinds, or double-glazed windows reduce heat loss.
More on home heating hints Re: Home Heating Hints 3Apr 27, 2005 2:23 pm Hi guys, Joe is right Close-fitting, heavy drapes or blinds, or double-glazed windows reduce heat loss. But Bella unfortunately wooden blinds will not, According to the Building Energy Rating System (BERS), which is a program designed to rate the energy effectiveness of your home like they do on washers and fridges, rating your house from 0 to 5 stars. Having the Close-fitting, heavy drapes or blinds, or double-glazed windows are only the first step thought. You really need to use them correctly to maximise their effectiveness. For example, open your drapes during the day to allow your floor and walls to absorb the heat of the sun, as afternoon sets in then close all the drapes and allow your home to slowly release the heat gathered during the day and with the drapes closed trapping the heat in. Regards Shane Does anyone have a suggestion for a good hydronic in slab heating speacialist who may be able to help me with an existing system and wether or not it may need a seperator… 0 4887 We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 16286 From what I know about water tanks (I've been working with a client on them for a few years now) is this - The concrete can last a lifetime if they don't crack for some… 2 10638 |