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Reflective Window Film to Reduce Overheating
Windows and doors

Window Film Treatment to Reflect Heat and Lower Air Conditioning Bills

...aces of windows act as a dehumidifier does, causing humidity from the air to condense into droplets then run down and damage window sills as well as drain into walls.  Saving on window replacement A common misconception in home renovations is that money can be saved by replacing old windows. In Reality, rarely does the...

Heating and cooling

A guide to radiant cooling in homes -an alternative to forced air AC

...actually happening is you and the warm items of your home radiate heat towards colder surfaces. Hot things are 'transmitters' and cold things are 'receivers'. With that disclaimer out of the way I'll keep with the 'radiant cooling' terminology for simplicity. Radiant cooling refers to a mechanically cooled surface like...