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28 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
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;...+ READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
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. + READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
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.+ READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
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.+ READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
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.+ READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Aluminum is one of the most recycled and most easily recyclable materials around, and 95% of it is.In cold climates, a simple aluminum frame can easily become cold enough to condense moisture or frost on the inside surfaces of window frames.+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
When it comes to building or renovating a home, there are few simple choices. From styles and colors to location and design, there's an awful lot to consider, but, thankfully, you don't have to settle for materials whose production or use has a big-time negative impact on the planet. Here to help is...+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
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 windows do has been almost forgotten. In most single and multiple...+ READ MORE
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8 Sep 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Here are 14 ways to make your old phone books useful again.+ READ MORE
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15 Jul 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
What would you pay for a device that controls sunlight while allowing ventilation, that provides personal security without looking like bars on the window, that protects your windows in time of hurricanes and terrible weather, and looks good too; You certainly wouldn't call it low-tech+ READ MORE
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