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Summer's here and home owners are looking for ways to keep cool while keeping energy costs low. Here are suggestions on keeping your home cool.
(1) Shading your windows from direct sunlight. (Shades,curtains or blinds).
(2)Awnings or overhanging eaves work well to shelter windows from sunlight.
(3)Solar shade screens will block out up to 75 percent of the sun's rays without obscuring your vision.
(4)If the time has come to replace your glass windows, consider Low-E glass which can minimize unwanted heat.
(5)Consider planting a tree or shrub that will shade your window.
(6)Consider installing a radiant barrier, a special type of reinforced foil that is stapled to rafters or laid over attic insulation. Foil barriers can block about 90 percent of the incoming radiant heat to the attic insulation.
(7)When re-roofing, choose light color shingles since they absorb less solar heat.
(8)Cooking, bathing and using appliances all produce heat. Use appliances in the morning and evening hours and avoid heating your stove if possible.
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Posted by gmcgowan on 2007-08-13 19:59:08 | Rating: | Views: 66
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