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Archive for the ‘energy saving’ Category


Find What You Ought to Know About Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Nov 29th, 2009
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As the world desperately tries to reduce its impact on the environment, there is a real commitment to increase the uptake of energy saving bulbs. That they produce the same amount of light, whilst using just 70% of electricity, it is not hard to see why.

What Is Rigid Foam Insulation, And How Is It Used?
Nov 24th, 2009
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Rigid foam insulation can insulate unfinished building and varies every day products. There are three types they are; polystyrene, polyisocyanurate and polyurethane. I will talk about each individually so you’ll have a better understanding when installing attic insulation.

A Toxic Environment Leads To Toxic People
Nov 23rd, 2009
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You can use the word environment when talking about your own individual living space as well as for the planet as a whole. The latter, the natural environment, is a subject of concern to more and more people. The reason for this is that we have not been concerned enough for a long time.

Holiday Decorations Can Be Environmentally Friendly
Nov 21st, 2009
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Your Christmas decorations can be environmentally friendly and earth friendly. The holidays are almost here so it’s time to hang up the Christmas decorations and put your home in a festive mood. There are lots of different holiday light options you can choose from. Here are a few ways you can decorate your home and still be green.

When Choosing Materials For An Insulated Attic, Which Are Better?
Nov 15th, 2009
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When choosing insulation there are 4 groups to consider they are; loose fill, foam board, Spray on foam and batt and blanket. All has job they are better suited for. Each has good characteristics and bad, with some R factor higher than the others. I will explain the difference between them so you can decide which one suits you.

How Should I Use Spray On Foam Insulation In Finished Buildings?
Nov 15th, 2009
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Many have heard about spray on foam insulation but only a few knows t the specifics. I will explain what it is and how it works. There are different costs and benefits for this product, which is especially effective to use when installing attic installation.

Crawl Space Insulation Do’s And Don’ts
Nov 13th, 2009
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Crawl space installation and attic insulation is very important when winterizing your home. There are many advantages some include; less problems with crawl space ventilation, pipes won’t freeze, and energy efficiency. I will explain how to insulate effectively.

Why Should I Choose Expanding Foam Insulation?
Nov 9th, 2009
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There are four types of insulation Expanding foam insulation, batt and blanket, loose fill and rigid board. I will discuss all four so you will have better knowledge when choosing insulation.

Understanding Low Energy Lighting
Nov 8th, 2009
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There can be few people left who remain unaware that conventional incandescent light bulbs are in the process of being totally eradicated. The driving force behind this is a worldwide agreement that targets reducing the amount of energy we all use and cutting down on heat and CO2 emissions. The net result is that we all need to get up to speed with a brave new world of low energy lighting.