Archive of posts tagged light
The Terry Project: Sustainability Measures
The final step in air sealing the house was to take care of the old flooring in the kitchen area. It turns out that there are gaps between the old floorboard slats. These gaps will be completely taped up to prevent air or moisture moving from the crawlspace into the living space. A new floor […]
Is LED Ready for Prime Time in the Home
Recently, I gave a presentation at Green Business Network about the benefits of green homes. The topic on energy efficient light bulbs came up. CFL’s have been in use for quite a few years and LED is the emerging product. CFL’s can save you 75% of energy compared to incandescent bulb and the bulbs are […]
Windows
Windows today are typically made of at least two pieces of glass sealed together all around and filled with an inert gas in the small gap between the two glass panes. The glass surfaces facing the inside (where the inert gas is) are coated with materials that affect the heat transfer. Many windows are called […]