Climate zones / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...climate zones for construction will help you anticipate your primary maintenance challenges, and if your home is shaded by trees and worse still is in the dropzone of getting needles or leaves dropped on it from local large trees, I would be saving for a roof replacement. Sunlight and Insolation The amount of direct su...

...climate zones. But even in warm climates such as the southern US states, where homes are primarily being cooled rather than being heated, the right amount of insulation will save you money. Rule #1 for the right amount of home insulation Heat always moves from hot areas to cold areas. Heat movement can never be stopped...