http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-home-improvement-addvalue.html When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... Architectural Salvage Cooling Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Eco-Friendly Kitchens Energy Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Indoor Air Quality Money Non-Toxic Paint Water Conservation Windows Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:23:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-home-improvement-addvalue.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-materials-matter.html There are many different kinds of windows, that operate in different ways and serve different functions. But in the air conditioned era, people choose them for aesthetics rather than function, and the memory of what the different different windows do has been almost forgotten. In most single and multiple family dwellings now, there will be a lot of fixed glass and perhaps a tiny opening section of window; in apartments they are not even allowed to open more than four inches. There are many different kinds of windows, that operate in different ways and serve different functions. But in the air conditioned era, people choose them for aesthetics rather than function, and the memory of what the different different windows do has been almost forgotten. In most single and multiple family dwellings now, there will be a lot of fixed glass and perhaps a tiny opening section of window; in apartments they are not even allowed to open more than four inches. Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Home Green Home Renovation Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:02:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-materials-matter.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-glazing-options.html Almost all residential windows are double-glazed, and there are many options. Spacers used to be metal and conductive, so you would see condensation in the corners; now they are non-conductive. Glass can be tuned to the climate requirements, Low E to reflect heat for hotter parts of the country; Glass that transmits heat for northern parts of the country. Some have thicker glass for noise control near highways; some are even triple-glazed. Rare noble gases like argon or krypton are less conductive than air. Almost all residential windows are double-glazed, and there are many options. Spacers used to be metal and conductive, so you would see condensation in the corners; now they are non-conductive. Glass can be tuned to the climate requirements, Low E to reflect heat for hotter parts of the country; Glass that transmits heat for northern parts of the country. Some have thicker glass for noise control near highways; some are even triple-glazed. Rare noble gases like argon or krypton are less conductive than air. Glass Heating Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-glazing-options.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/vinyl-slider-windows.html The positive of vinyl slider windows is that they are cheap. But they look cheap too. They open only 50% but unlike double-hungs, you can't really tune them. The positive of vinyl slider windows is that they are cheap. But they look cheap too. They open only 50% but unlike double-hungs, you can't really tune them. Glass Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:29:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/vinyl-slider-windows.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/awning-hopper-windows.html The screen is on the inside and they seal tightly. They are useful at low levels in a room to get good convection effects. Good for childen's safety as they don't open very far. They are often used as part of an assembly with big fixed glass, and in highrise dwellings where window openings are controlled by law to keep kids from falling out. The screen is on the inside and they seal tightly. They are useful at low levels in a room to get good convection effects. Good for childen's safety as they don't open very far. They are often used as part of an assembly with big fixed glass, and in highrise dwellings where window openings are controlled by law to keep kids from falling out. Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Home Green Home Renovation Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/awning-hopper-windows.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/casement-windows.html Modern casement windows are cranked out up to 90 degrees, and open 100% of the opening. When they close, they have lever closures that crank the window shut really tightly. If you pick the right side to open, and know the prevailing wind direction where you live, you can actually funnel fresh air into your home. The screens are on the inside, which keeps them cleaner and easy to remove when not needed. Nothing blocks the view, either open or closed. Modern casement windows are cranked out up to 90 degrees, and open 100% of the opening. When they close, they have lever closures that crank the window shut really tightly. If you pick the right side to open, and know the prevailing wind direction where you live, you can actually funnel fresh air into your home. The screens are on the inside, which keeps them cleaner and easy to remove when not needed. Nothing blocks the view, either open or closed. Green Home Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:30:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/casement-windows.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-double-hung.html These windows have upper and lower moving sections that give a lot of flexibility; if you open the top and the bottom you can create a convection current in the room; If you open it at the bottom in one room and the top in another you can tune the windows to maximize ventilation. These windows have upper and lower moving sections that give a lot of flexibility; if you open the top and the bottom you can create a convection current in the room; If you open it at the bottom in one room and the top in another you can tune the windows to maximize ventilation. Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Home Green Home Renovation Home Repair Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-double-hung.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/fiberglass-frame-windows.html Pultruded fiberglass is durable and a good insulator. That happy guy in the picture is Kevin Surace of Serious windows, manufacturer of probably the best window on the market when it comes to insulation. Pultruded fiberglass is durable and a good insulator. That happy guy in the picture is Kevin Surace of Serious windows, manufacturer of probably the best window on the market when it comes to insulation. Glass Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Home Green Home Renovation Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:09:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/fiberglass-frame-windows.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-vinyl-pvc.html Vinyl or PVC is extruded in standard sections and reinforced with steel angles and brackets. In older buildings the change can dramatically affect the historic character of the homes they are in. The window salesmen of today are much like aluminum siding salesmen of the fifties, Spend your... Vinyl or PVC is extruded in standard sections and reinforced with steel angles and brackets. In older buildings the change can dramatically affect the historic character of the homes they are in. The window salesmen of today are much like aluminum siding salesmen of the fifties, Spend your... Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Home Renovation PVC Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:03:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/windows-vinyl-pvc.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/wood-windows.html Wood is a renewable resource, sequesters carbon for the life of its use, looks good and lasts a long time if properly maintained; Some windows in historic houses are hundreds of years old. It has good insulating value. Wood is a renewable resource, sequesters carbon for the life of its use, looks good and lasts a long time if properly maintained; Some windows in historic houses are hundreds of years old. It has good insulating value. Planet Green Treehugger Windows Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/wood-windows.html